Maintenance Assistant

National HealthCare Corporation; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Smithville is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform a range of maintenance duties, support residents, and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth operations. The role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities include maintenance of equipment, grounds upkeep, and coordinating with departments to avoid disrupting care. On-call availability may be required; HVAC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or technical school graduate.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals; knowledge of local codes, ordinances and safety regulations.
• Ability to plan and carry out repair or new construction and/or installation; ability to direct others.
• Knowledge of record keeping and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and their care.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients.
• HVAC experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Heavy duty cleaning, light grounds care, maintenance of institutional equipment.
• Keep records of work performed.
• Coordinate work with other departments to avoid interrupting patient care or normal business functions.
• Be on call for emergencies.

Skills

Heavy duty cleaning

Read/interpret manuals

Local codes & safety regs

Repair planning & directing

Record keeping & cost estimating

Equipment care & supplies

Patient interaction

HVAC experience (preferred)

Education

High school graduate or tech school

Job description

NHC HealthCare Smithville
Smithville, TN 37166, USA

• Maintenance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT042730

Description

Maintenance Assistant at NHC HealthCare Smithville

NHC HealthCare Smithville is looking for a Jack or Jill of all trades to join our team as a Maintenance Assistant! This position requires personal contact with residents, a high level of competency and efficiency in all aspects of maintenance operations. You must be able to work as part of a team and independently with minimum supervision. As a Maintenance Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Position Highlights:

• Heavy duty cleaning, light grounds care, maintenance of institutional equipment.
• Keep records of work performed.
• Coordinate work with other departments so as not interrupt patient care or normal business functions.
• Able to be on call for emergencies.
• Perform or direct duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, etc. May include gardening, landscaping, cleaning-up, snow removal, etc. (except that performed under service contract).

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or graduate of a technical school.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals. Knowledge of local codes and ordinances. Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Ability to plan and carry out programs in repair or new construction and/or installation. Ability to direct others.
• Knowledge of record keeping and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patients.
• H-VAC experience is preferred, but not required.

NHC HealthCare Smithville offers acompetitive compensation packagefor fulltime employmentincluding health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match,and more.

National HealthCare Corporationis recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

TheNHCenvironment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

EOE

Training - Maintenance Expert

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