Maintenance Assistant

Journey; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform routine maintenance and repairs across our Tybee Island facility. The role involves responding to maintenance requests, conducting inspections, and supporting the upkeep of the building and grounds to ensure a safe, welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance, with a working understanding of electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent optional but preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a maintenance/plant related position.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care preferred but not required.
• Working understanding of electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and architectural systems.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL if needed for resident transport.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance of the property including grounds and physical plant.
• Paints, repairs, and maintains fixtures and surfaces.
• Handles plumbing, carpentry, window and wall repairs.
• Maintains medical equipment service/repair records and preventive maintenance.
• Follows safety, fire, and OSHA guidelines and documents maintenance requests.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Independent decision making

Communication

Patience

Education

High school diploma

3+ years maintenance experience

Facility maintenance experience in healthcare (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Chrome

Job description

Tybee Island Trails
Tybee Island, GA 31328, USA

Description

The Maintenance Assistantis responsible forperforming routine maintenance and repairs across the facility to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment. This role involves responding to maintenance requests, conducting inspections, andassistingin various tasks to support the overall upkeep of the building and grounds.

Education/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

Minimumrequirements include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred, but notrequired.
• Minimum three (3) experience in a maintenance/plant related position.
• Previousexperience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, or Long-Term Care Facility preferred, but notrequired.
• A workingunderstandingelectrical systems, HVAC systems, and various mechanical and architectural systems.
• Valid driver’s licenseand if necessary, ability to obtain a CDL license toassistwith transportation of residents

Essential Job functions:

• Performs general maintenance of the property including grounds and physical plant including but not limited to:
• Painting, chipped,fadedor scheduled areas
• Basic plumbing such as fixture repair/replacement to avoid water damage,
• Basic carpentry such ashandrailrepair, dresser drawer pull repair
• Window, wall repair
• Call system repair
• Electrical switch plate, outlet cover repairs
• Replace light bulbs
• Heating/cooling and general wiring repair.(note if special certifications arerequired)
• Mowing, weed control
• Debris removal
• Flower bed(s) upkeep
• Pressure washing outside of the facility
• Painting of exterior facility as assigned
• Maintainsworkinglist of all medical equipment in the facility and service/repair records.
• Performs preventive maintenance on medical equipment in the facility.
• Follows manufacturer’s specificationsregardingrepair and preventive maintenance of medical and other equipment in the facility.
• Checks maintenance request logs multiple times daily and performs follow-up.
• Communicateswithmaintenance director if not able to properly repairitemasneeded of repairtoobtain externalassistancewhen necessary.
• Rounds daily multiple times a day on his/her designated unit(s) toidentifyand proactively address areas in need of repair.
• Ensuresthe provision of a safe environment of care ismaintainedby completing self-identified and assigned maintenancetasks timely.
• Followsfacility’sFire Safety program,complies withthe 2012 version of the Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code.This includes but is not limited to required fire drills, training on the facility’s fire safety plan, safe use of oxygen, electrical safety asdesignatedby thefacilityMaintenance Director.
• Complies withOSHA standards.Some of OSHA’s required trainings overlap with fire safety requirements.Additionalrequiredtrainingmay include butisnot limited to those related to reporting of work-related incidents, bloodborne pathogens-hazardous waste removal, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and ergonomics.
• Assists the Maintenance Director with the development and implementation of the facility’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.A training program must reflect the risksidentifiedin the facility’s risk assessment so that staff candemonstrateknowledge of emergency procedures.Drills and exercises arerequiredto test the effectiveness of the training.
• Assists the Maintenance Director with development and implementation of the facility’s Life Safety Code compliance plan.
• Tracks andmaintainsreceipts of materials approved for purchase andreceipts andprovidestimelytoMaintenanceDirector of cost management purposes.
• Completesadditionaltasks as assigned and within scope of practice and ability.
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect.Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.Complies withstandards of businessconduct, andstate/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Followappropriate safety and hygiene measures at all timesto protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write,speakand understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example ofteamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstanceswarrantsuch action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personneland thepublic.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents,familyand 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 toassist inevacuation of residentsduring 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 theday;encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members,visitorsor personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and building codes.
• Ability toobserve,listenand communicate effectively.
• Proficiencyin computer skills and working knowledge of current PC applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Chrome.
• Ability to cope with the mental,emotionaland physical stress of the position.
• Works in all areas throughout the facility.

Working Conditions:

Physical Effort:

Must be able to remain standing most of the working hours; must be able toliftto60lbs. Maximum (infrequently) and 50 lbs. (frequently) with proper body mechanics and techniques. Stooping, stretching, bending, and pushing do occur when performing duties.

Physical Environment:

Must be aware of total working area; must know location of all equipment and safe use of same; a preference for working with things and objects and for performing routine, organized tasks; adaptable to work that involves ability to perform repetitive duties under specific instructions.

The ability to work is inside and outdoors during inclement weather conditions. Ability to tolerate varying temperatures in hot/cold and/or wet environments.

Sensory Attention:

Manual dexterity and motor coordination arerequiredtohandle equipmentefficiently and to work with variouschemicalsand cleaningsupplies.

Must be able to work in a repetitive manner; must be able to handle emergencies which may occur, must be able to keep control of self and fellow employees; must be able to communicate with all disciplines and use good interpersonal skills when handling complaints from residents, families, and staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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