Maintenance Assistant

Eastern Healthcare Group; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing, part of the Eastern Health Group family, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform maintenance around the facility, care for grounds and equipment, and assist with cleaning and painting as needed. You will work on cooling, plumbing, electrical, and other systems, perform carpentry, inspect equipment, and report repair needs to the Maintenance Director.

Entry level role requiring a High School Diploma/GED.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, parking lots and equipment.
• Perform maintenance on cooling, plumbing, gas, electrical, mechanical, oxygen and communications systems.
• Carry out carpentry tasks as needed and paint, plaster, refinish items.
• Perform heavy duty cleaning as required.
• Change screens and storm windows.
• Inspect all equipment and systems regularly for safety and function.
• Notify Maintenance Director of repair needs concerning structure, equipment and grounds.

Skills

Independence

Decision making

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Committed to promoting wellness, healing, and independence for all lives we touch.

Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking for a Maintenance Assistant.

Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing is a member of the Eastern Health Group family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.

Job Description

The Maintenance Assistant performs maintenance and construction work around the facility. They maintain the grounds, parking lots and equipment. They perform cleaning tasks as needed in all areas, as well as paint, plaster and inspect equipment to make sure it is properly functioning.

Responsibilities

• Work on the cooling, plumbing, gas, electrical, mechanical, oxygen and communication systems.
• Perform carpentry duties as needed.
• Paint, plaster and refinish items as needed.
• Perform heavy duty cleaning.
• Change screens and storm windows.
• Inspect all equipment and systems regularly to ensure proper functioning and safety.
• Advise Maintenance Director of any repair needs concerning structure, equipement and grounds.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions

Education

Entry Level (0-2 years)

Experience

High School Diploma/GED