Maintenance Assistant

River Grove Health and Rehab is seeking a Maintenance Assistant! If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can use your skills to make a positive impact on the lives of others, become a Maintenance Assistant at our long-term care facility. Together, we can create a safe and welcoming environment for our residents! The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for ensuring facility grounds are properly maintained in accordance with facility policies and state and federal regulations. They are also responsible for the development, execution and follow-through of the residential work order system. They report to the Maintenance Director of the long-term care facility. Benefits: Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being. Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security. PTO with accruals for full time employees: Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance. Key duties/responsibilities: Assists with the overall maintenance operation of the facility. Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies. Know and follow established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department. Maintain the building in good repair and keep free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems. Maintain the building in compliance with Federal, State, and Local codes and laws. Coordinate maintenance work with other departments. Perform routine maintenance and repair work, such as painting, minor carpentry, repair work, changing light bulbs, and various other routine maintenance tasks. Keep the grounds looking neat and cared for by mowing and trimming the grass, trimming the bushes and trees, keeping the leaves and litter picked up, the sidewalks clear of debris, and any erosion challenges under control, as necessary. Keep work areas and storage rooms neat and orderly. Perform duties of washing windows and screens outside of the building. Other special projects and duties, as assigned. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Environment: Indoor and outdoor work Moderate physical activity: Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of seventy five (75) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet. Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time. Job requirements: Background of maintenance work High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience. Ability and experience with operating various pieces of equipment to include: lawn mower, weed eater, blower, edger, pressure washer, chainsaw, etc. Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of elderly or disabled residents. Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team. Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr