Maintenance Assistant

Apple Rehab Inc; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Career growth

Paid time off

Health insurance

24/7 medical service

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity credit

Disability insurance

Job summary

Apple Rehab Cromwell is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to maintain and repair the facility’s physical plant and systems. You will safely operate equipment and tools while coordinating with staff to minimize disruption to operations.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, a team spirit, and a proactive approach to safety and resident comfort. Apple Rehab offers attractive benefits for 30+ hour staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
• Experience with routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and grounds tasks incl. painting and snow removal.
• Valid drivers' license and safe driving record.
• Demonstrates cooperation and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward residents and their support networks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs the facility's physical plant and its systems.
• Safely operates equipment, power and hand tools.
• Advises appropriate personnel of potential shut-downs for contingency planning.
• Inspects facility and reports needed repairs to Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Experience in hospital/long-term care

Plumbing/electrical/maintenance

Valid driver's license

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Apple Rehab Cromwell is a 74 bed skilled nursing community located in Central Connecticut. Its suburban setting at the top of a hillside offers views of the surrounding areas. Easily accessible from Route 91 and 9. Apple Rehab of Cromwell provides the most progressive nursing and therapy services in the region.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office,right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description

Maintenance Assistant

Maintains and repairs the facility's physical plant and its various systems including plumbing, electrical, structural and equipment as well as maintaining grounds. Safely operates equipment, power and hand tools. The Maintenance Assistant advises appropriate facility personnel of any potential shut-downs to enable the staff to provide alternate plans for the continuation of operations. Plans efficient use of time, cooperates with all other staff and performs responsibilities with a minimum disruption to the facility. The Maintenance Assistant Inspects facility and reports to Maintenance Supervisor any needed repairs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
• Ability to perform, and working knowledge of, routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and grounds keeping tasks including painting, wallpapering, and shoveling snow.
• Valid drivers' license and safe driving record.
• The Maintenance Assistant demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit
• Short & Long Term Disability