Maintenance Assistant

Pruitthealth Corporation; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to work full-time in Salisbury, North Carolina. The role involves repairing and maintaining the nursing center's physical structure, ensuring compliance with regulations and procedural guidelines.

Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance tasks, assisting in construction projects, and maintaining the grounds. On-the-job training is provided; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided.
• Preferred: High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of air conditioners/heaters.
• Maintain and replace electrical outlets.
• Assist in repairs and maintenance of the physical structure.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Pressure washer

Voltmeter

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Assistant (2607760)

Full Time: Monday - Friday 6:30am-3:15pm

Job Purpose

Assists in repairs and maintenance of the physical structure of the nursing center in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Performs routine maintenance of air conditioners/heaters.
2. Uses pressure washer as requested.
3. Uses electrical tools and equipment when appropriate (including voltmeter, drills, saws, etc.).
4. Checks oxygen level of concentrators as requested or needed.
5. Performs routine maintenance of oxygen concentrator as scheduled/needed.
6. Performs water temperature tests as requested/scheduled.
7. Tests fire alarm systems as scheduled/needed.
8. Tests fire safety equipment as scheduled/needed.
9. Builds various structures for the use of patients, e.g., benches, flower boxes, and other carpentry work requiring the use of materials (wood, plaster, cement, nails, etc.).
10. Completes general maintenance, plumbing repair, replacing and unclogging hair traps, unplugging toilets, repairing washers and dryers, replacing broken pipes/water lines, etc.
11. Maintains and replaces electrical outlets and light bulbs and rewires or replaces wiring in various equipment used by the center.
12. Installs and checks batteries of smoke alarms.
13. Assists in fire drills. Also checks extinguishers and assists fire Marshall with inspection.
14. Removes furniture and clothing from rooms no longer occupied, or assists in moving patient belongings to another room.
15. Paints interior or exterior of center as requested/needed. May also include wallpapering.
16. Assists in the construction of any additions onto the center.
17. Maintains the grounds of the center to keep them free of garbage; may include mowing lawn, trimming hedges, weeding, etc.
18. Performs routine laundry equipment maintenance as scheduled/needed.
19. Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks as requested.
20. Performs generator testing and routine maintenance as scheduled/needed.
21. Assists with major cleaning projects as requested/needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required

On-the-job training provided.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

High School graduate or equivalent.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.