Maintenance Assistant

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Tuition reimbursement

401K plan

Flex/Advance Pay

Job summary

FutureCare Associates, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform preventative maintenance on building systems, medical equipment, and safety gear.

You will document repairs, logs, and temperature checks while ensuring compliance with regulatory codes and FutureCare policies. The role requires at least 2 years experience in maintenance, a High School diploma or GED, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in building maintenance preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility environment is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Polite and courteous demeanor toward residents and staff.
• Ability to multi-task and work a flexible shift.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing preventative maintenance for the facility and systems.
• Performs repairs and keeps logs and reports up to date.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal codes.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment in the maintenance shop.
• Records fridge and water temperatures daily as required.

Skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Courtesy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our Maintenance Assistants play a critical role in maintaining all physical building assets in and around facility property areas. Under limited direction, the Maintenance Assistance will provide general service and repair work to ensure all facility areas are well maintained and operating within budgetary guidelines for our residents and staff.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

• Competitive Pay $17.47 - 21.84/hr!***

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing preventative maintenance for the facility, building, building systems, fire/safety equipment and medical equipment
• Performs all necessary repairs and maintains accurate records and logs and produces required reports
• Assures compliance with State and Federal Regulatory codes
• Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
• Maintains clean, safe working environment at all times of the maintenance workshop
• Reads and logs refrigerator temperatures daily
• Tests and logs water temperatures dailyObserves budgetary guidelines regarding supplies and service and follows proper procedures relating to FutureCare’s purchase order system
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a building maintenance capacity highly preferred
• Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility environment a plus
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Must have a polite and courteous demeanor towards residents and staff members
• Ability to multi-task and work a flexible shift highly desirable
• Ability to meet physical demands with standing, bending, stooping, walking, and lifting at least 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.