Maintenance Assistant

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated maintenance support staff to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients and visitors. This role involves groundskeeping, maintaining facilities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a team that values commitment to quality care and support for family-centered approaches. If you have strong communication skills and a passion for service, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in children's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required, but prior experience in groundskeeping is preferred.
• Driver's license required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping on parking lots and building grounds.
• Communicate with supervisors and staff to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain good public relations by responding to customer needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pressure Washer

Vacuum Cleaner

Job description

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Work Shift

Work Day(s)

Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

10:00 AM

Shift End Time

6:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides general maintenance support for hospital campuses, satellite facilities, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Office Park. Ensures that facilities, including equipment and grounds (where applicable), are maintained in a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition to provide an environment appropriate for the wellbeing of patients, visitors, and staff. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in groundskeeping/environmental services

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work without direct supervision
• Clean driving record required if working in Engineering department

Job Responsibilities

• Performs groundskeeping on parking lots, walkways, and buildings grounds.
• Keeps accurate, legible records of all work performed in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Receives and obtains materials according to departmental procedures and observes proper onsite handling of equipment and materials in compliance with system policies and procedures, infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
• Communicates and works directly with supervisors and management, clinical personnel, patients, and other staff to ensure that an optimum patient care and business environment is provided.
• Maintains good public relations by responding professionally and promptly to the needs of all customers.
• Meets all in-service requirements per system and department policy.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and support for family-centered care philosophy while supporting and participating in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
• Picks up discarded items on building grounds, empties external trash receptacles, pressure washes walkways, and cleans mechanical rooms and painted equipment/surfaces.
• Vacuums supply and return vents/sprinkler heads within the building.
• Re-lamps light fixtures as needed.
• Assists engineers/mechanics as needed.
• Provides traffic control as needed during peak hours for Parking and Transportation.
• Assists cashiers in Parking and Transportation for breaks as needed.
• Refills tickets and parking ticket dispenser in parking lots.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Engineering/Facility Mgmt