Maintenance Assistant

Ultipro; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation/PTO rollover

Advancement opportunities

Continued education

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay

Stock purchase option

Flexible schedules

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Chattanooga is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Supervisor in keeping the facility safe, clean, and functional. You’ll perform routine checks, assist with HVAC and utility systems, and coordinate with other departments to avoid disrupting patient care.

On-call duties and physical tasks are required. Responsibilities include preventive checks, minor repairs, and assisting with equipment maintenance, while upholding safety standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• Communication skills and active listening are essential.
• Willingness to work flexible hours is required.
• Experience with painting and drywall is needed.
• Experience with electrical and plumbing tasks is required.
• Physical effort including lifting up to 65 pounds is expected.
• Frequent walking or standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rounds to check maintenance zones ensuring safety and quality of care.
• Check air conditioning/heating units in roofs and patient rooms.
• Inspect pumps, panels, laundry equipment, and address repairs.
• Perform daily repairs as needed and monitor safety equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Flexible hours

Painting & drywall

Electrical & plumbing

Physical strength

Walking/standing

Job description

NHC HealthCare Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA

Description

Position: Maintenance Assistant

The Purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with the current local, state, and federal standers, guidelines and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator to assure that the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manor.

Qualifications

• Communication Skills and active Listening
• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must have painting and drywall experience
• Must have electric and plumbing experience
• Moderate to heavy physical effort including lifting up to 65 pounds is required
• Frequent walking or standing required

Position Summary/Duties:

• Assist with competing regulars rounds of the facility to check all maintenance zones to ensure the quality control and safety, health and welfare of patients, employees, families, visitors in the facility, and correct or report equipment failure or damage to the Administrator immediately.
• Assist with Checking air conditioning and heating units on roof and in patients' rooms, office, and other rooms in the facility
• Assist with checking pump station and breaker panels, washers, and dryers in laundry
• Assist with making daily repairs as needed
• Assist with Checking water and boiler temperatures, dietary cooking equipment, cooling equipment, public address systems, fire extinguishers and alarms, fire doors, and electrical outlets.
• Assist with the inspection of storage rooms, work rooms, utility and janitorial closets for up-keep, supply, control and safety.
• Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care or normal business functions.
• Able to be on call for emergencies.
• Runs errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment, and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the administrator.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance and repairs of institutional property, equipment and grounds as directed by the administrator.
• Regular inspection of property and equipment for compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

What we offer:

We strive to be pioneers in total rewards to ensure that we can attract the very BEST talent. We offer:

• Full Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Vacation/Paid time off/Holiday Pay – Rolls over year to year
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Opportunities for Continued Education
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay
• Company Stock Purchase Option
• Flexible Schedules

Why NHC?

We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

We look forward to talking with you!!

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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