Maintenance Assistant

Ultipro; Gallatin, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Flexible schedules

Advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation is seeking a Maintenance position to support the Maintenance Supervisor in planning, organizing, and performing facility upkeep. Responsibilities include inspecting HVAC systems, electrical panels, and safety equipment, coordinating with other departments to minimize disruption to patient care, and performing routine repairs as needed.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, willingness to work flexible hours, and the ability to lift up to 65 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Painting and drywall experience.
• Electrical and plumbing experience.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort including lifting up to 65 pounds is required.
• Frequent walking or standing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regular rounds of the facility to check maintenance zones and report issues to the Administrator.
• Check air conditioning and heating units on roof, in patient rooms, and other areas.
• Check laundry equipment, including washers and dryers, and utility areas.
• Perform daily repairs as needed and ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Inspect storage, work, utility, and janitorial closets for upkeep and safety.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments to avoid interrupting patient care.
• Be on call for emergencies and handle duties as directed by the Administrator.
• Move heavy furniture and equipment as needed and run errands.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Flexible hours

Painting & drywall

Electrical & plumbing

Physical effort

Mobility

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 the current local, state, and federal standers, guidelines and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator to assure that the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manor.

Qualifications

• Communication Skills and active Listening
• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must have painting and drywall experience
• Must have electric and plumbing experience
• Moderate to heavy physical effort including lifting up to 65 pounds is required
• Frequent walking or standing required

Position Summary/Duties:

• Assist with competing regulars rounds of the facility to check all maintenance zones to ensure the quality control and safety, health and welfare of patients, employees, families, visitors in the facility, and correct or report equipment failure or damage to the Administrator immediately.
• Assist with Checking air conditioning and heating units on roof and in patients' rooms, office, and other rooms in the facility
• Assist with checking pup station and breaker panels, washers, and dryers in laundry
• Assist with making daily repairs as needed
• Assist with Checking water and boiler temperatures, dietary cooking equipment, cooling equipment, public address systems, fire extinguishers and alarms, fire doors, and electrical outlets.
• Assist with the inspection of storage rooms, work rooms, utility and janitorial closets for up-keep, supply, control and safety.
• Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care or normal business functions.
• Able to be on call for emergencies.
• Runs errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment, and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the administrator.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance and repairs of institutional property, equipment and grounds as directed by the administrator.
• Regular inspection of property and equipment for compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Experience

Previous Maintenance experience preferred.

What we offer:

• Full Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Vacation/Paid time off/Holiday Pay – Rolls over year to year
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Opportunities for Continued Education
• Tuition ReimbursementCompetitive Pay
• Company Stock Purchase Option
• Flexible Schedules

Why NHC?

We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation!! We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

We look forward to talking with you!!

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

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