Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant- we're willing to train, come join our team! Position Summary: Assists the Maintenance Department to ensure the facility is safe, attractive and well maintained Qualifications: Previous experience in nursing home or hospital maintenance or construction preferred Meets the physical requirements of the position (standing on ladders, working on light, bathroom and other fixtures and appliances, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, etc. throughout the workday) Ability to recognize things in need of repair – and desire to fix them! Basic reporting and organizational skills Remains calm and professional in all work-related situations Willingness to serve others and learn Responsibilities: Manages the routine maintenance needs of the facility and its patients/residents Repairs appliances, light fixtures, doors, beds, etc. responding to patient and staff requests using maintenance reports and log system Assists with move in/outs – preparing rooms for patient/resident use Ensure less than 24-hour repair/response time for all daily maintenance requests Cares about the appearance and safety or the facility – repairs both external and internal issues to ensure a clean, neat, safe experience for everyone Patches, paints and repairs are a major part of the position as well as carpet/floor care Tends to lawns, shrubs, etc. ensuring they are weeded and trimmed Assists the Maintenance Director or Administrator with fire and life safety training/drills Communicates kindly with residents, families, staff, vendors and general public Leads by example complying with all OSHA safety regulations= Benefits: Competitive pay Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available) 401(k) Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday) Employee Assistance program Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more…. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. *Benefits available to full-time employees. Gilroy Healthcare Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Gilroy, California. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness. As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical. #J-18808-Ljbffr