Maintenance Assistant

Birchwood Rehabilitation& Healthcare Center; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Daily Pay with Tapcheck

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to oversee the maintenance department, grounds, and facility systems in a long‑term care setting. The role requires hands‑on skills, safety focus, and the ability to work independently on long‑term projects.

You should have a high school diploma or equivalent; HVAC certification preferred; PA driver’s license; prior health‑care maintenance experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Paint facility projects including surface preparation, trim work, and cleanup.
• Perform routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and repair work.
• Safely operate lawn, hand, and power tools.
• Replace burned out light bulbs and ballasts on a regular basis.
• Carry out scheduled service as directed in preventive maintenance program.
• Perform safety surveillance to monitor potentially unsafe work areas, equipment, and practices.
• Report hazardous equipment and conditions to supervisor.
• Conduct daily tour of facility to check maintenance request books and perform needed repairs.
• Be available for work on weekends.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident records and respect resident rights when performing maintenance work.
• Practice safe working habits.

Skills

Prior healthcare maintenance exp

Safety consciousness

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC certification

Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

Job description

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare is now seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician. Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Birchwood, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

Position Summary

Position requires demonstrated knowledge and skills in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the maintenance department in accordance regulatory and company standards; maintaining the grounds in a first class condition; safely and properly maintaining facility and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures of the facility; demonstrate effective verbal and written communication in English; be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, push, sweep, lift, and stretch for extended periods; be able to frequently move heavy furniture, boxes and equipment; lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation by the employer, without posing a direct threat to himself/herself or to others.

Qualifications of Maintenance Technician

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in a health care setting.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Job Description

• Carry out work assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Ability to complete painting projects at facility; including surface preparation, trim work, and cleanup.
• Perform routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and repair work.
• Ability to safely operate various lawn, hand, and power tools, including snow blowers, drills, saws, planers, sewer snakes, etc.
• Replace burned out light bulbs and ballasts on a regular basis.
• Carry out scheduled service as directed in preventative maintenance program.
• Perform safety surveillance to monitor potentially unsafe work areas, equipment, and practices.
• Report hazardous equipment and conditions to supervisor.
• Conduct daily tour of facility to check maintenance request books on each nurses' station and in kitchen, and perform needed repairs.
• Ability to work independently on long-term projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident records and respect resident rights when performing maintenance work.
• Be available for work as requested on weekends.
• Practices safe working habits.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
• Daily Pay with Tapcheck
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Status Availability

• Full Time
• 8a-4:30p
• Monday - Thursday, Sat + Sun, Tuesday - Friday (Every other weekend)
• On Site

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