Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Pay: $21.00/HR-$26.00/HR (DOE)

Schedule: Part-time

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.

Maintenance 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; and 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 record manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department head responsibilities.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; and 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; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment.
• Assist other as requested and function as a working supervisor in all areas of responsibilities as the departments' budgeted hours and work-load require.
• Comply with Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include 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, to include presenting a professional appearance.
• Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Hold 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.