Maintenance Assistant

Pruitthealth Corporation; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the nursing center in Decatur. The role involves routine maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, fire safety checks, and general repairs to ensure a safe, clean facility for residents and staff.

Responsibilities include carpentry, grounds upkeep, equipment testing, and assisting with larger construction or renovation tasks as needed. On-the-job training provided; High School diploma required.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided.
• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of building systems and equipment.
• Operate pressure washer as requested.
• Use electrical tools and equipment (voltmeter, drills, saws).
• Check oxygen concentrator levels and perform routine maintenance.
• Test fire alarm systems and safety equipment.
• Carry out carpentry tasks (benches, planters, walls).
• Handle plumbing repairs and unclog drains.
• Replace electrical outlets and bulbs; rewire as needed.
• Install and test batteries in smoke alarms; assist fire drills.
• Move furniture and belongings as needed for room changes.
• Paint interiors/exteriors; wallpaper as requested.
• Assist with construction/expansion projects.
• Maintain grounds; mow, trim, weed; keep tidy.
• Perform routine laundry equipment maintenance.
• Carry out unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Test generators and perform routine maintenance.
• Assist with major cleaning projects.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

Maintenance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Voltmeter

Drills

Saws

Pressure washer

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Assistant (2611418)

Maintenance Assistant - 2611418

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists in repairs and maintenance of physical structure of nursing center in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Performs routine maintenance of air conditioners/heaters.
• 2. Uses pressure washer as requested.
• 3. Uses electrical tools and equipment when appropriate. (Including voltmeter, drills, saws, etc.)
• 4. Checks oxygen level of concentrators as requested or needed.
• 5. Performs routine maintenance of oxygen concentrator as scheduled/needed.
• 6. Performs water temperature tests as requested/scheduled.
• 7. Tests fire alarm systems as scheduled/needed.
• 8. Tests fire safety equipment as scheduled/needed
• 9. Builds various structures for the use of the patients, e.g., benches, flower boxes, and other carpentry work requiring the use of various materials (wood, plaster, cement, nails, etc.)
• 10. Completes general maintenance, plumbing repair, replacing and unclogging hair traps, unplugging toilets, repairing washers and dryer, replacing broken pipes/water lines etc.
• 11. Maintains and replaces electrical outlets and light bulbs and rewires or replaces wiring in various equipment used by the center.
• 12. Installs and checks batteries of smoke alarms.
• 13. Assists in fire drills. Also checks extinguishers and assists fire Marshall with inspection.
• 14. Removes furniture and clothing form rooms no longer occupied, or assists in the moving to another room of patient’s belongings e.g. furniture etc.
• 15. Paints interior or exterior of center as requested/needed. Also, may include wallpapering.
• 16. Assists in the construction of any additions onto the center.
• 17. Maintains the grounds of the center to provide that they are free of garbage; also, may include mowing of lawn, trimming hedges, weeding, etc.
• 18. Performs routine laundry equipment maintenance as scheduled/needed.
• 19. Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks as requested.
• 20. Performs generator testing and routine maintenance as scheduled/needed.
• 21. Assists with major cleaning projects as requested/needed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

On-the-job training provided.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

High School graduate or equivalent.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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