Maintenance Assistant

life care center of America; Altamonte Springs (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Maintenance Assistant responsible for ensuring quality maintenance functions in accordance with facility standards. The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, alongside excellent customer service skills. Applicants should have a high school education and at least one year of maintenance experience. This position entails regular tasks in preventive maintenance, customer interaction, and safety compliance, providing an opportunity to contribute positively to the facility's operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Inspect equipment/systems regularly for proper functioning and safety.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Electrical Skills

Plumbing Skills

Carpentry Skills

Mechanical Skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Job description

5 Years Experience in Long Term Care Healthcare- Remodeling / Construction / Carpentry / Plumbing / Electrical Skills.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant provides quality maintenance functions to the facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year maintenance experience preferred
• Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred
• Knowledge of local building codes and ordinance preferred

Specific Job Requirements

Valid driver’s license in current State with satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and sanitation

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information

Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements

Inspect equipment / systems regularly for proper functioning and safety

Run errands, handle incoming and outgoing freight, and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment

Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Read, write, speak, and understand the English language