Maintenance Assistant

FutureCare; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Flex/Advance Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth ladder

Employee referral bonus program

Employee assistance

401K plan

Job summary

FutureCare offers a Maintenance Assistant role in Maryland, focused on keeping building assets and systems well‑maintained for residents and staff. You will perform preventative maintenance, handle repairs, and document work while ensuring safety codes are followed.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and at least 2 years in building maintenance, plus the ability to lift 50 pounds and work a flexible shift. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years in building maintenance preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Polite and courteous demeanor with residents and staff.
• Ability to multi-task and flexible shift availability.
• Ability to meet physical demands (stand, bend, lift 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing preventative maintenance for the facility and equipment.
• Performs repairs and keeps logs and reports up to date.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal codes.
• Maintains a clean, safe maintenance workshop at all times.
• Reads refrigerator and water temperatures daily.
• Adheres to FutureCare's purchase order procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Facility upkeep

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our Maintenance Assistants play a critical role in maintaining all physical building assets in and around facility property areas. Under limited direction, the Maintenance Assistance will provide general service and repair work to ensure all facility areas are well maintained and operating within budgetary guidelines for our residents and staff.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

***Competitive Pay $17.47 - 21.84/hr!***

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing preventative maintenance for the facility, building, building systems, fire/safety equipment and medical equipment
• Performs all necessary repairs and maintains accurate records and logs and produces required reports
• Assures compliance with State and Federal Regulatory codes
• Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
• Maintains clean, safe working environment at all times of the maintenance workshop
• Reads and logs refrigerator temperatures daily
• Tests and logs water temperatures daily
• Observes budgetary guidelines regarding supplies and service and follows proper procedures relating to FutureCare’s purchase order system
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a building maintenance capacity highly preferred
• Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility environment a plus
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Must have a polite and courteous demeanor towards residents and staff members
• Ability to multi-task and work a flexible shift highly desirable
• Ability to meet physical demands with standing, bending, stooping, walking, and lifting at least 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.