Healthcare Facilities Technician - Maintenance & Safety

Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant to support daily maintenance operations at our skilled nursing facility. You will perform general repairs, respond to work orders promptly, and assist the Maintenance Director with safety compliance and inspections.

You will work hands-on to maintain patient rooms, common areas, equipment, and building systems, while following infection control and Life Safety Code requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance, repairs, and facility operations.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and basic repairs.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
• Understanding of healthcare facility regulations, workplace safety, and life safety compliance.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Maintenance-related licensure or certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general facility maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and minor repairs
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules, inspections, logs, and compliance documentation
• Conduct routine inspections of resident rooms, common areas, equipment, facility grounds, and building systems
• Promptly report safety hazards, equipment failures, and needed repairs to the Maintenance Director
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and assist with emergency facility issues
• Help maintain resident rooms, furniture, fixtures, doors, lighting, and other facility equipment
• Assist with grounds maintenance, waste removal, deliveries, and seasonal maintenance as needed
• Follow all infection control, workplace safety, and Life Safety Code requirements
• Assist the Maintenance Director with state surveys, fire inspections, and other regulatory inspections as needed
• Coordinate appropriately with residents and staff while completing repairs in occupied areas
• Maintain tools, supplies, equipment, and maintenance work areas in a safe and organized condition
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Administrator
• Help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors

Skills

Facility maintenance

General plumbing

Electrical systems

HVAC basics

Carpentry

Tools safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant to support daily maintenance operations at our skilled nursing facility. You will perform general repairs, respond to work orders promptly, and assist the Maintenance Director with safety compliance and inspections.

You will work hands-on to maintain patient rooms, common areas, equipment, and building systems, while following infection control and Life Safety Code requirements.