Maintenance Assistant

Nhccare; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior care seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring safe facility operations. Responsibilities include daily repairs, quality control inspections, and coordinating with other departments. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, experience in maintenance tasks, and a willingness to work flexible hours. Join a family-oriented workplace that values growth and opportunity!

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off and vacation

Opportunities for advancement and continued education

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay

Company stock purchase options

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience preferred.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regular facility rounds for quality control.
• Perform daily repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Be available on call for emergencies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Active listening

Experience in painting

Experience in drywall

Experience in electrical work

Experience in plumbing work

Physical stamina

Job description

The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current local, state, and federal standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role is to ensure that the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and active listening
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Experience in painting and drywall
• Experience in electrical and plumbing work
• Moderate to heavy physical effort, including lifting up to 65 pounds
• Frequent walking or standing

Position Summary/Duties:

• Assist with regular rounds of the facility to ensure quality control, safety, health, and welfare of patients, employees, families, and visitors. Report equipment failure or damage to the Administrator immediately.
• Assist with checking air conditioning and heating units in roof and patient rooms, offices, and other areas.
• Assist with inspecting pump stations, breaker panels, washers, and dryers.
• Perform daily repairs as needed.
• Assist with checking water and boiler temperatures, dietary cooking equipment, cooling systems, fire safety systems, and electrical outlets.
• Inspect storage rooms, utility closets, and janitorial areas for upkeep, supplies, control, and safety.
• Coordinate maintenance work with other departments to avoid disruptions.
• Be available on call for emergencies.
• Handle errands, freight, and move heavy furniture and equipment as needed.
• Maintain, repair, and care for institutional property, equipment, and grounds.
• Regularly inspect property and equipment for safety compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience: Previous maintenance experience preferred.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off, vacation, and holiday pay that rolls over annually
• Opportunities for advancement and continued education
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay
• Company stock purchase options
• Flexible schedules

Why NHC?

We are celebrating our 50th anniversary! We foster a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we operate as a family-oriented workplace that promotes growth and opportunity. We offer competitive compensation with performance-based wage increases.

If you're interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for geriatric patients, please apply today. Learn more at our website.

We look forward to speaking with you!

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

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