Maintenance Assistant

NHC Healthcare Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Advancement Opportunities

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 coordinating the daily operation of the maintenance department. You will contribute to safe, comfortable facility conditions and assist with routine checks and repairs.

Responsibilities include rounds, HVAC and boiler checks, equipment inspections, and on-call support. The role requires flexibility, physical ability, and teamwork to ensure uninterrupted patient care and facility operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and families.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
• Experience with painting, drywall, electrical and plumbing tasks.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical work up to 65 pounds.
• Frequent walking or standing is required.
• Coordination with other departments to avoid interrupting patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance rounds to check zones for safety and quality of care.
• Inspect and report on HVAC units, laundry equipment, water heaters and boilers.
• Perform daily repairs and basic maintenance tasks as needed.
• Check electrical outlets, alarms, doors and safety devices and report issues.
• Keep storage and work areas organized and up to standards of safety.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Flexible hours

Painting & Drywall

Electrical & Plumbing

Physical effort

Mobility/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

Training - Maintenance

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