Maintenance Assistant

AdamsPlace; Somerville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) participation

Job summary

NHC Somerville, a 78-bed post-acute facility, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. The role involves reading technical manuals, performing repairs, and coordinating with other departments to minimize disruption to patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school or technical school diploma, basic knowledge of codes and safety regulations, and the ability to plan maintenance and track costs. HVAC experience is helpful; on-call duties are required.

Qualifications

• High school or technical school diploma required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Knowledge of local codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Keep records of work performed and costs involved.
• Coordinate work of maintenance with other departments to avoid interrupting patient care.
• Advise Maintenance Supervisor on maintenance and repair needs.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and partners.
• Be willing to perform on-call duties after hours.
• Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Administrator.

Skills

Manual reading

Codes & safety

Repair planning

Record keeping

Cost estimation

HVAC experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Position: Maintenance Assistant

NHC Somerville, a 78-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing and long term care facility is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

The qualified candidate for this position must be a high school or technical school graduate who is able to read and interpret technical manuals.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local codes and ordinances as well as safety regulations
• Ability to plan and carry out programs in repair or new construction and/or installation.
• Knowledge of record keeping and cost estimating
• H-VAC experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Keep records of work performed and costs involved
• Coordinate work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care
• Advise and consult with Maintenance Supervisor on maintenance and repair needs concerning structure, equipment and grounds
• Communicate effectively with all partners, residents and family members
• Must be willing to perform on call duties for after hours service
• Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Administrator

NHC Somerville offers a competitive pay rate and option for dental and vision insurance as well as 401(k) participation.

The NHC environment 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.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply online and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/somerville/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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