Facilities Maintenance Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Brandon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support their operations across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include maintenance, safety inspections, and assisting in event setups. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to travel regularly between sites.

Qualifications

• Above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a personal vehicle for frequent travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repairs, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Conduct building safety inspections and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with setups for events and new facility constructions.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Gulfside Healthcare Services is expanding our Hospice Service Line for services in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. We are posting this unique opportunity to come grow with Gulfside in our new Hillsborough County operations and our new West Pasco Inpatient Care Center. We estimate the start date of this position to be late July or early August with additional positions to be added as we grow. Please contact our Human Resources Team for additional information on our expansion.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant is responsible for keeping records on building maintenance and construction projects, schedule routine and emergency maintenance. The Facilities Maintenance Assistant is responsible for repairs, maintenance, and cleaning at each facility. Assisting with moving supplies and materials as needed for events and other projects.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE:

• Maintenance and repair of the mechanical systems at each of the facilities.
• Supervision of the Landscaping, Tree Trimming, wells and irrigation systems.
• Update changes as they occur to the maintenance schedule at each facility.
• Organization and Inventory of offsite storage.
• Repairs and Troubleshooting malfunctions on the MDME equipment at IPU facilities.
• Supervision of the Cleaning Services, Flooring and Carpet Cleaning at each facility.
• Assist with the upkeep of the Butterfly Gardens and Pet Garden. Checking Irrigation system, wells, and animal removal as needed.
• Maintenance of all signage at every facility.
• General Cleaning and Maintenance at each facility as needed or requested.

FACILITY SAFETY:

• Building Safety inspections at each facility. Responsible for keeping the monthly inspection reports logged and the repairs that are needed scheduled.
• Troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, and mechanical issues.
• Replacing or installing the proper lighting supplies to meet the safety needs of each facility. Keeping inventory records on lighting and ballast replacements at every facility.
• Inspection of the Fire Extinguishers, Exit Lighting, Fire Alarm Systems, and Fire Sprinkler Systems at each of the facilities.
• Assist with fire drills at all locations.

BUILDING SECURITY:

• Inspect and repair security systems as needed.
• Reset passwords as needed.
• Participate in the yearly inspection with the police or sheriff’s departments to review the safety of each of our facilities.

COURIER:

• Assist with the moving and storing of the Holiday and Event Decorations – moving boxes out to facilities after and after the events.

WORKSPACE DESIGN:

• Responsible for the Cubical maintenance and reconfiguration projects.

SUPERVISOR FOR NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING:

• Responsible for assisting with new facility setup. Installing equipment and furnishings, hanging artwork and other items on the walls. Assembly of furnishings and supplies. Moving materials into place and setting up as directed.

EVENTS:

• Assisting the Philanthropy Department with fundraising events. Responsible for purchasing supplies, setting up rental equipment (tents, tables, chairs), moving supplies and materials to and from event sites.
• Assist with the delivery and setup for the event.

This position is classified as non-exempt and is hourly. Usual work hours will be scheduled between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with flexibility according to the company needs.

ESSENTIAL WORK FUNCTIONS

This position is based out of the main office with travel to each facility. This position must have above average verbal and written communication skills. This position requires frequent travel and use of a personal vehicle. The work environment may be stressful at time as overall activities and work levels fluctuate.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some stress may occur.