Maintenance Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Gray (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support facility maintenance, repairs, and replacements. The role requires attention to safety, adherence to codes, and teamwork with staff and vendors.

Responsibilities include inspections of equipment, assisting in evacuations when needed, and delivering quality service to patients. A valid driver’s license and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Inspect equipment/systems regularly for proper functioning and safety.
• Run errands, handle freight, and lift/move heavy items.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain ergonomic practices and mobility during shifts.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

English communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance experience (1 year)

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems knowledge

Building codes knowledge

Job description

The Maintenance Assistant provides quality maintenance functions to the facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year maintenance experience preferred
• Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred
• Knowledge of local building codes and ordinance preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Valid driver’s license in current State with satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Inspect equipment/systems regularly for proper functioning and safety
• Run errands, handle incoming and outgoing freight, and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language