Maintenance Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance assistant is needed at a new facility dedicated to caring for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee. The role encompasses maintenance tasks and working collaboratively in a supportive environment. Competitive benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a pension program, ensuring a stable employment opportunity.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Bereavement leave

Flexible spending accounts

Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457 plans)

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• General carpentry skills.
• Experience with technology-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Follow maintenance schedules for facility and grounds.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Adhere to the facility safety program.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC Systems

General Carpentry

Safety Programs Knowledge

Tools

TELS

Fire Panel

Communication Software

Job description

Job Description

A Maintenance Assistant is needed at our new and exciting facility in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home is a long-term care and skilled nursing facility dedicated to caring for Tennessee veterans and their families. Ranked in the top 3% for quality care according to CMS, it has been a leader in nursing home care for over 25 years.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Follow maintenance and repair schedules for all areas of the facility and grounds.
• Follow waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy.
• Care for, use, maintain, and repair equipment properly.
• Identify and report any equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Use maintenance equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Perform maintenance and repair procedures following facility policy.
• Adhere to the facility safety program.
• Observe infection control procedures related to maintenance.
• Work cooperatively with all staff, physicians, consultants, and service providers.
• Comply with all health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Assist families and visitors as needed.
• Attend required training and meetings.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

If you are talented and dedicated, ask yourself:

• Do you want stability and regular working hours?
• Do you want to work in a facility with sufficient staffing and budget to maintain 5-star quality?
• Do you want to work in a well-stocked environment?
• Do you want to engage with war veterans and hear their heroic stories?
• Do you want to be part of a close-knit family?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk with you!

Benefits

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home offers competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, sick leave, and a pension program:

• State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% employer-funded. Full-time employees vest after 5 years.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, cancer, accident, and long-term care insurance.
• ParTNers for Health Wellness Program.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses.
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457 plans).

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• Experience in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• General carpentry skills.
• Experience with technology-based programs such as TELS, Fire Panel, and communication software.
• Knowledge of safety programs.

Notice: This position requires a criminal background check. Employment and professional references are also required.

~TSVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer~