Maintenance Assistant

428 Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

428 Healthcare is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician to support our facility operations in Florida. You will perform general building maintenance, repairs, and safety related tasks to ensure a clean, safe environment for residents and staff.

The role requires experience in commercial maintenance, the ability to read and follow directions, and a professional, compassionate attitude when interacting with elderly residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, and HVAC.
• General construction experience preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Professional appearance and attitude required.
• Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when needed.
• Genuine care for elderly and disabled residents.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, staff and public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Patience and positive disposition; willing to handle difficult people.
• Willingness to adopt new methods and integrate into practices.
• Able to relate information about a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct health or safety threat.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, and planting.
• Maintain and repair building systems including plumbing, electrical, alarm, and HVAC.
• Service and repair doors, locks, windows and screens; replace light bulbs and air filters.
• Perform carpentry tasks and use hand tools and saws.
• Repair ceilings, walls, floors, and fixtures; caulking and painting as needed.
• Maintain safety equipment and complete life-safety records.
• Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.

Skills

English literacy

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with landscaping tasks, mowing, trimming, planting, etc.
• Maintain lawn care equipment.
• Maintain exterior/interior door locks.
• Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens.
• Clean and/or paint exterior surfaces as needed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility.
• Clean/change air filters.
• Clean/vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils and compressors.
• Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies and procedures.
• Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.
• Complete life safety code assignments.
• Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records.
• Complete safety audits as assigned.
• Maintain handicapped bars in baths.
• Assist with HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Repair/replace light fixtures.
• Test and record water temperatures.
• Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, chair alarms.
• Perform commercial washer and dryer preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order.
• Perform minor equipment repair.
• Perform carpentry duties, operate saws, hand tools, etc.
• Repair/remove/replace ceiling tile.
• Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, install dry wall.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems,alarm systems, appliances, commercial stoves, refrigerators, air-conditioning and heating units.
• General construction experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and other persons with various disabilities.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with peers, residents, family members, visitors,government agency personnel and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off