Maintenance Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for its Port Orchard facility. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, ensuring safety, and providing excellent service to patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance and a customer-service mindset, contributing to a positive environment within the facility.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Inspect equipment/systems for proper functioning and safety.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Center of Port Orchard is located along the Sinclair Inlet, offering residents beautiful waterfront views and a close-knit community. The city's historic downtown features unique shops, eateries, and a marina. Port Orchard's proximity to Seattle, via ferry, provides easy access to urban amenities while maintaining a small-town feel.

Life Care Center of Port Orchard was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Nursing Homes.

Position Summary

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer