Maintenance Assistant

Diversicare; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare in Mississippi seeks a Maintenance Technician to uphold safety and comfort at our skilled nursing centers. You will perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing repairs and preventive maintenance, logging findings and coordinating with facility leadership to keep operations running smoothly.

This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and respectful service to residents, with opportunities to contribute to a warm, safe, and professional environment.

Qualifications

• HVAC repair experience required.
• Electrical and plumbing repair skills desired.
• Knowledge of water heaters, generators, refrigeration is a plus.
• Familiar with building codes, safety regulations, and blueprint interpretation.
• High School Diploma or GED; ability to read/write directions.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Positive attitude toward the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain records.
• Repair buildings and equipment per work orders.
• Test fire safety equipment under supervision.
• Inspect building systems and log findings.
• Coordinate maintenance with department managers.
• Carry out basic carpentry, drywall, flooring and painting.
• Keep building in good repair and compliant with laws.
• Follow safety rules and policies.
• Order equipment and supplies; maintain repair records.
• May drive for company business with either company vehicle or personal vehicle.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.

Skills

HVAC repair experience

Electrical repair

Plumbing repair

Blueprint interpretation

Safety regulations knowledge

Basic teamwork

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Smile, You’ve Found Us!

Are you passionate about caregiving? Would you like to work with the best team in the world? If so, Diversicare invites you to apply.

We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence, which we extend to all those we are privileged to serve.

Full Time Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Excellent 401k plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• DiversICARE - employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program - OnShift Wallet

Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and residents at 61 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in eight states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United States.Together, with our team of dedicated healthcare professionals, we leverage our diverse strengths to provide each patient and resident with healthcare serves that best meet their needs.

It is Diversicare’s Mission to “Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.”

We are guided to excellence by five Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork and Stewardship, as well as 12 Service Standards.

We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence. Our Service Standards are in place to offer support. They lead us to what matters most to our company: creating a warm, caring, safe and professional environment for our customers and each other.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and maintains maintenance records as instructed.
• Perform building and equipment repairs, as per work order requests.
• Performs fire safety equipment tests under the guidance of the Regional Maintenance Director.
• Inspects building systems as scheduled and log findings.
• Coordinate maintenance services with department managers to ensure building and equipment performance without interruption.
• Performs basic carpentry, drywall, flooring and painting as required to maintain favorable building appearance.
• Maintains the building in good repair and in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Follows established safety rules and Policies & Procedures of building.
• Order equipment and supplies as necessary; and maintain proper records of repairs and purchases.
• May be required to drive for company business with either company vehicle personal vehicle
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated HVAC repair experience.
• Intermediate skillset in electric and plumbing repair highly desired.
• Knowledge of water heaters, generators commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration would be a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations and blueprint interpretation.
• Completion of High School/GED education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Basic computerliteracy
• Positive attitude toward the elderly

(EOE)