Maintenance Assistant

About the role

The Maintenance Worker/Assistant performs various duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Maintenance services are provided in accordance with facility policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to enhance resident comfort and enhance the quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competence in application of mechanical and technical concepts to facility plant repair and maintenance projects.
• Maintain all essential mechanical, electrical and patient care equipment in safe operating condition.
• Apply building and safety codes to facility situations and maintenance procedures and to establish criteria to assure that services provided meet acceptable standards of quality.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance throughout physical plant and for all equipment.
• Maintain and test the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits, fire detection alarms and extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event of electrical supply interruption.
• Maintain all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.
• Test facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility.
• Inspect, test, and maintain resident call system to ensure a functioning communication system from rooms, toilets and bathing facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year physical plant and equipment experience in an institutional environment.
• Vocational training in skilled trade or other relevant training preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan reimbursement