Maintenance Assistant

Outcome HC; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcome HC in Beaufort, SC seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician to care for equipment and facilities in a nursing home setting. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections, ensuring safe and efficient operation and responding to emergencies as needed.

You will work with the maintenance director, support groundskeeping, monitor supplies, and help keep residents' environment safe and comfortable.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in a long-term care facility 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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