Maintenance Assistant

Beaufort Nursing and Rehab; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort Nursing and Rehab is hiring a Full-Time Maintenance Assistant to operate, maintain, and service a wide range of specialized equipment in a nursing facility. You will perform routine tasks across plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems and conduct regular inspections to address issues.

You will also help with grounds maintenance, monitor supplies, and collaborate with the maintenance director to ensure the facility remains safe and well-kept.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Experience in maintenance at a long-term care facility or related field preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and independently when required.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good time management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation.
• Physical stamina to navigate stairs and lift/move heavy objects.
• Flexibility to work different shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service a wide variety of specialized equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, HVAC).
• Inspect facility regularly to address maintenance issues.
• Maintain grounds and outdoor areas; snow removal and landscaping.
• Monitor and replenish maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance director for overall upkeep.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Report maintenance concerns to the supervisor.
• Make minor repairs on rails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, etc.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical systems

HVAC basics

Job description

We are looking to hire a Full-Time Maintenance Assistant.

In this role you would be responsible for the operation, routine servicing, and care of a wide variety of specialized equipment.

Provides safe and efficient execution of work as scheduled, providing problem analysis for equipment history, and appropriate action in response to emergencies.

Maintenance TechnicianResponsibilities:

• Assist in performing routine maintenance tasks such as repairing plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC units.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify and address any maintenance issues.
• Help in maintaining the grounds and outdoor areas, including snow removal and landscaping tasks.
• Monitor and replenish maintenance supplies and equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with the maintenance director to ensure the overall upkeep of the nursing home.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures at all times.
• Report any maintenance concerns or issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Make minor repairs on handrails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, electrical equipment, sprinkler systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers, change filters on HVAC equipment, carries, lifts and stocks supplies.

Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

• Previous experience in maintenance at a long-term care facility or a related field is preferred
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good time management and organizational abilities
• Excellent communication skills and a customer service-oriented approach
• Physical stamina and the ability to go up and down stairs, lift and move heavy objects
• Flexibility to work different shifts as needed

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