Maintenance Assistant

***FULL-TIME Position*** Maintenance Assistantneeded for Nursing Facility Position Summary: Assists the Maintenance Department to ensure the facility is safe, attractive and well maintained Qualifications: If you meet the below – please apply! Previous experience in 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) Nursing home or hospital experience preferred 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, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment #J-18808-Ljbffr californian