Maintenance Assistant

Apple Rehab; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Career growth

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Health Insurance

MD hotline

Employee assistance

Life insurance

401K retirement

Longevity credit

Disability

Job summary

Apple Rehab Coccomo in Meriden, CT is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help maintain the facility’s physical plant and grounds. You’ll operate tools, perform routine plumbing, electrical and carpentry tasks, and coordinate with staff to minimize disruption.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and a cooperative, patient attitude toward residents. Apple Rehab offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital or long-term care facility experience preferred.
• Routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and grounds tasks knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• The role requires teamwork and cooperation with staff.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs the facility’s physical plant and systems.
• Safely operates equipment, power and hand tools.
• Advises facility staff of potential shut-downs for continued operations.
• Plans time efficiently and cooperates with all staff to minimize disruption.
• Inspects facility and reports needed repairs to Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Hospital experience

Facility maintenance

Team player

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry skills

Grounds keeping

Job description

Apple Rehab Coccomo, is a 100 bed skilled nursing community, nestled into the beautiful woods of Meriden, CT. Easily accessible from routes 91, 691 and 15, Apple Rehab Coccomo has a reputation for excellent care in the community. We take pride in our familial environment and staff with many decades of experience, which sets us apart from our competitors. Each staff member is a valued individual, that helps to contribute to the overall care of our Residents.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description

Maintenance Assistant

Maintains and repairs the facility’s physical plant and its various systems including plumbing, electrical, structural and equipment as well as maintaining grounds. Safely operates equipment, power and hand tools. The Maintenance Assistant advises appropriate facility personnel of any potential shut-downs to enable the staff to provide alternate plans for the continuation of operations. Plans efficient use of time, cooperates with all other staff and performs responsibilities with a minimum disruption to the facility. The Maintenance Assistant Inspects facility and reports to Maintenance Supervisor any needed repairs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
• Ability to perform, and working knowledge of, routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and grounds keeping tasks including painting, wallpapering, and shoveling snow.
• Valid drivers’ license and safe driving record.
• The Maintenance Assistant demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit
• Short & Long Term Disability