MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform a variety of maintenance tasks in a healthcare setting. The role involves carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general repairs while following established procedures and safety guidelines.

The position is non-exempt with an hourly wage range of $16.66 to $24.00. Reporting to the Maintenance Director, you will help maintain both interior and exterior facilities, logs, and systems critical to resident care and

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, or appliance maintenance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret basic technical information and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior fixtures, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and AC systems according to procedures.
• Troubleshoot failures and coordinate licensed service firms under supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance checks, log entries, and respond to emergency repair requests.
• Perform general repairs such as fixing broken windows, handrails, and door fixtures.
• Keep maintenance logs up to date and assist with safety and MSDS documentation.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details: Location: Puyallup, WA 98372. Salary Range: $16.66 - $24.00 per hour. Position: Maintenance Assistant.

Reporting: This position reports to the Maintenance Director.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain all interior fixtures in good repair, including walls, woodwork, handrails, nurse call systems, light fixtures, furniture, and more, following established procedures.
• Maintain plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems per procedures, manufacturer instructions, and applicable laws.
• Troubleshoot failures in plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, or ventilation systems and secure licensed service firms under the Guidance of the Maintenance Director.
• Check the Maintenance Log, routinely repair and document corrections promptly.
• Respond promptly to emergency repair requests.
• Assist the Maintenance Director with keeping the Maintenance Log up-to-date by completing routine maintenance checks, including:
  • Running the emergency generator (every 14 days)
  • Checking fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors, and sprinkler systems
  • Checking water temperatures (daily)
  • Checking, oiling, and cleaning community fans (monthly)
  • Notating all service company visits
  • Checking oxygen rooms and/or S systems (weekly)
  • Checking call lights (daily to monthly)
  • Cleaning and replacing filters on the ventilation system
• Keep the exterior of the building in good repair, including:
  • Painting as necessary
  • Semi-annual pipe and duct cleaning
  • Keeping grounds neat and clean
  • Maintaining workshop and mechanical room in a neat, hazard-free condition and properly storing flammable materials
  • Cleaning garbage cans and refuse area
• Perform general repairs, including fixing:
  • Broken windows and screens
  • Loose handrails or grab bars
  • Loose or wobbly furniture legs
  • Loose door knobs or door fixtures
  • Repair and maintain wheelchairs
  • Inspect and clean roof and gutters periodically and repair as necessary
• Assure that the preventative maintenance schedule is met and properly recorded, covering:
  • Mechanical patient lifts
  • Grease trap kitchen equipment
  • Dryers and washers
  • Refrigerator and freezer units
  • Dishwasher and ice machines
  • Shower chairs and hair dryers
  • Shower hoses, suction machines, generators
  • Call system, heating/cooling system, community vehicles
  • Et cetera
• Assist the Maintenance Director in maintaining required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and community.
• Practice safety procedures of the department and community.
• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations.
• Assist the Maintenance Director in Quality Assurance Program initiatives.
• Communicate courteously, considerately, and cooperatively with all community personnel, residents, and the public.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.
• Attend and participate in community committee meetings as required.
• Responsible for or assist in conducting monthly fire drills, internal disaster drills, and every six months external and mass casualty drills.

Job Functions

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Appreciate the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and community information.
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and community property.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Read, speak, and understand English, follow directions, and complete assigned responsibilities.
• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks in a health care setting, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, cleaning, and general repair.
• Work independently.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical failures in community systems.
• Be dependable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Capacities

• Move intermittently throughout the workday.
• See and hear, or use prosthetics that enable adequate function of senses.
• Meet general health requirements set by facility policies, including annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent crawling, climbing, bending, squatting, twisting, and reaching.
• Bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as necessary.
• Coping with mental and emotional stress of the position.

Environmental Conditions

Primarily inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24‑hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

License: None required.

Work Experience: 1 year in at least one of the following areas:

• General maintenance (institution or building)
• Carpentry or community construction
• Plumbing and/or electrical
• Appliance maintenance

Language Skills: Able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information and communicate effectively in the English language.

Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and perform calculations with weight and volume units.

Communication Skills: Exceptional customer service and communication skills; empathetic and able to communicate effectively with patients, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies.