Maintenance Assistant

Pay: $21.00/HR–$26.00/HR (DOE)

Schedule: Part-time

About the role

Royale Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to be rated 4-stars in Quality of Resident Care and is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Maintenance Director to perform minor repairs and the day-to-day repair, improvement, and preventative maintenance of the building, equipment, lawn, and grounds; arrange for and manage outside repair, maintenance, and construction services according to procedures; may perform and supervise floor care.
• Must be responsive to after-hour and weekend calls (24/7).
• Make job assignments and set priorities.
• Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection.
• Communicate policies, assist, and coach as needed.
• Monitor work assignments, provide feedback, evaluate performance, and discipline as needed.
• Maintain records, manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department head responsibilities.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly; strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects; ensure Universal Precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment.
• Assist others as requested and function as a working supervisor in all areas of responsibilities as the department’s budgeted hours and workload require.
• Comply with Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures, including the proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts, and personal protective back supports.
• Comply with standard Lock Out/Tag Out procedures for electrical repairs.
• Understand, comply with, and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, including presenting a professional appearance.
• Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training of other staff.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience in Facilities Maintenance.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish job requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Life Safety code regulations applicable to the health care industry.
• Familiar with State and local building code regulations.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off & more