MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Jackson Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance and repairs across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building systems within a healthcare setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of maintenance experience, with proficiency in carpentry and tool usage. Regular walking around the care center and adherence to safety protocols are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Use large floor cleaning devices to buff or mop.
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Plans repair work using building’s blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Carpentry

Hand tools

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years maintenance experience

Tools

Power tools

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Maintenance Worker will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas
• Use large floor cleaning devices to buff or mop
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs
• Plans repair work using building’s blueprints or equipment manual as needed
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities
• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years maintenance experience
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a health care setting
• This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center
• Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment
• May experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear
• The employee must occasionally lift or move up 50 pounds

Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

TRAVEL:

• There is no travel expected for this position