Maintenance Assistant

National Health- White Oak Group; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Hearing benefits

401K with company match

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Perkspot discounts

Job summary

White Oak Manor Burlington in Burlington, NC is hiring a Full-Time Maintenance Assistant. The role covers maintenance of the facility and grounds, with on-call weekends and holidays. Typical hours are 08:30am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call duties.

The position requires a High School diploma, a willingness to perform a variety of maintenance tasks, and the ability to read building codes and blueprints. Benefits include medical, retirement, and more as detailed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Reading and following building codes, blueprints, ordinances, and related laws.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and perform physical tasks and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Maintain building and all equipment, painting, plastering, refinishing, carpentry as needed.
• Handle electrical tasks only if trained and not requiring a licensed electrician.
• Keep supplies and maintenance logs; document daily duties and emergencies.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize resident care disruption; supervise any contractors.

Skills

Boilers

Compressors

Generators

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: White Oak Manor Burlington - Burlington, NC 27217, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair, Are you ready to work for a great company with awesome benefits? We are seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Assistant Monday through Friday 08:30am to 5:00pm position with on call weekends and holidays included.

White Oak of Burlington is a 160 bed skilled and rehab facility.

We offer competitive wages and the following benefits on the first of the month following the completion of 30 days: health, dental, vision, hearing, 401K with a Company Match, Short Term Disability, NHC Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, PTO, tuition Reimbursement, Perkspot Savings Program and much more!

Work Area

Entire facility and grounds

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to implement facility maintenance in an efficient, cost-effective manner to safely meet residents needs in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.

Required Duties

Cares, maintains, and repairs institutional property, equipment, and grounds. Must have a working knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, motorized machinery, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Must be able to read and follow building codes, blueprints, ordinances, and other local, state, and federal laws. Excessive bending, stooping, walking, and lifting is required. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs., must be able to lift 100+ lbs. waist high.

Cares, maintains, and repairs institutional property, equipment, and grounds. Must have a working knowledge of boilers compressors, generators, motorized machinery, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Must be able to read and follow building codes, blueprints, ordinances, and other local, state, and DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and preventive maintenance program on all equipment.
• Responsible for upkeep of building and all equipment.
• Responsible for any painting, plastering, refinishing, carpentering, or any similar work that may need to be done.
• Responsible for any duties to do with electricity, if capable and trained to do so, and if the job does not require the services of a trained electrician.
• Responsible for the care and use of supplies and maintenance of equipment used in performing duties.
• Coordinates work of department with other departments to minimize interruptions of resident care and normal business functions.
• Inspects building and equipment regularly for compliance with local and state codes.
• Advises and consults with administrator on maintenance and repair needs.
• Keeps a daily log of work performed and is responsible for logging specific duties (such as generator and dryer).
• Is on call for emergencies and is available at all times by telephone.
• Attends staff meetings, and any committee meetings as requested.
• Keeps maintenance room neat and orderly.
• Inspects all equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety.
• Supervises and/or assists any outside contractors who may perform services for the facility.
• Runs errands concerning maintenance or facility related needs.
• Checks wheelchairs, geriatric chairs, lights, side rails, hand rails, heating and air conditioning units on routine basis.
• Checks water temperature in resident area routinely.
• Test runs emergency generators weekly and keeps log of same.
• Keeps parking lot and grounds free of litter and debris.
• Keeps walkway free of debris and ice or snow in inclement weather.
• Hang pictures.
• Completes a preventative checklist daily and weekly.
• Performs heavy duties such as scrubbing or buffing if requested.
• Changes light bulbs, filters, etc. as needed.
• Responsible for weekly eye wash station checks.
• Responsible for monthly fire extinguisher checks.
• Responsible for plumbing repairs unless plumber needed.
• Reports safety hazards promptly.
• Performs any service which is a reasonable request of the Supervisor.

Personnel Specifications

• Ability to plan and carry out programs of repair and preventive maintenance duties.
• Knowledge of supplies and equipment, their uses and care.
• Some prior experience in maintenance, specifically plumbing, electrical and air conditioning unit maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety regulations as set forth by DHEC.
• Qualifications: