Maintenance Assistant

Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home seeks a dedicated Maintenance Assistant in Cleveland, TN to ensure the upkeep of a premier facility for veterans. Responsibilities include following maintenance schedules, handling equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. The role offers competitive benefits and the chance to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Employer-funded retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• General carpentry skills required.
• Experience with technology-based programs like TELS and Fire Panel.

Responsibilities

• Follow maintenance and repair schedules for all areas of the facility.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions.
• Comply with state, federal, and health care safety standards.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical skills

HVAC

General carpentry skills

Safety programs

Tools

TELS

Fire Panel software

Communication software

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. Consistently ranked in the top 3% for quality care according to CMS, Tennessee State Veterans’ Home 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.
• Follow proper procedures for care, use, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Identify and report to supervisor any equipment malfunction.
• Use maintenance equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Perform maintenance and repair procedures in accordance with facility policy.
• Follow facility safety program.
• Observe infection control procedures related to the maintenance department.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards.
• Assists families and other visitors as needed.
• Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings.
• On-call rotation.

If you are talented and dedicated, ask yourself:

• Do you want stability & regular working hours?
• Do you want to work in a facility with a budget and staffing to maintain quality 5 star levels?
• Do you want to work in a facility where you do not have to worry about running out of supplies to “get the job done”?
• Do you want to hang-out with war veterans and hear their heroic stories first hand?
• Do you want to work in a facility were you are 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, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a Pension you won’t find anywhere else!

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

Qualification/Educational Requirements :

• Previous experience in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Should possess general carpentry skills.
• Experience with technology based programs such as TELS, Fire Panel and communication software.
• Experience with safety programs.

NOTICE : This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Employment and Professional References Required .