Maintenance Assistant - West Bloomfield Nursing & Conv Center

Ciena Healthcare is a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day.

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 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 technical knowledge and analytic ability to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.
• Apply building and safety codes to facility situations and maintenance procedures to ensure services meet acceptable standards of quality.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance throughout the 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, extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event of electrical supply interruptions.
• Maintain all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.
• Test the facility hot water system on a regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of the facility.
• Inspect, test, and maintain the 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 of physical plant and equipment experience in an institutional environment.
• Vocational training in a 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