Maintenance Assistant

Tali Healthcare Management; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tali Healthcare Management is seeking a dependable maintenance technician to serve our healthcare facility. The role covers general upkeep, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and equipment maintenance in a patient-centered environment.

The ideal candidate reads and speaks English, works well in a team, and can make independent decisions when needed. You will handle preventive maintenance, fix various systems, and keep accurate service records for equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Able to communicate tactfully with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Paint chipped or faded areas and address scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic plumbing to repair fixtures and prevent water damage.
• Carry out light carpentry such as rail and drawer repairs.
• Repair windows, walls, call systems, and light fixtures.
• Check electrical switches and outlets and replace bulbs as needed.
• Handle heating/cooling and general wiring repairs with safety in mind.
• Maintain a working list and service/repair records for medical equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on medical equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Review maintenance logs and follow up on requests.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Painting, chipped, faded or scheduled areas
• Basic plumbing such as fixture repair/replacement to avoid water damage,
• Basic carpentry such as hand rail repair, dresser drawer pull repair
• Window, wall repair
• Call system repair
• Light fixture repair
• Electrical switch plate, outlet cover repairs
• Replace light bulbs
• Heating/cooling and general wiring repair. (note if special certifications are required)
• General equipment repair
• Maintains working list of all medical equipment in the facility and service/repair records.
• Performs preventive maintenance on medical equipment in the facility.
• Follows manufacturer’s specifications regarding repair and preventive maintenance of medical and other equipment in the facility.
• Checks maintenance request logs multiple times daily and performs follow-up.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be subject to call back for emergencies.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
• Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to cope with the mental, emotional and physical stress of the position.
• Ability to tolerate varying temperatures in hot/cold and/or wet environments.
• Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds to a minimum of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Works in all areas throughout the facility.