Maintenance Assistant

Diversicare; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 W al

Job summary

Diversicare in Southaven, MS is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs across our skilled nursing centers. You will maintain building systems, ensure safety compliance, and support a welcoming, clean environment for residents and staff.

The role requires HVAC repair experience, basic electrical/plumbing skills, and a willingness to drive for company business if needed. We value teamwork, reliability, and respect for residents.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and maintains maintenance records as instructed.
• Perform building and equipment repairs per work orders.
• Tests fire safety equipment under supervision of Regional Maintenance Director.
• Inspects building systems and logs findings.
• Coordinates maintenance services with department managers for uninterrupted performance.
• Performs carpentry, drywall, flooring and painting as needed to maintain building appearance.
• Maintains building in good repair and in compliance with laws.
• Follows safety rules and procedures.
• Orders equipment and supplies; maintains repair/purchase records.
• May drive for company business with company or personal vehicle.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness and respect.

Skills

HVAC repair

Electrical repair

Plumbing repair

Blueprint reading

Computer literacy

Resident care attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Water heaters

Generators

Refrigeration

Commercial kitchen equipment

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.

Our culture of impassioned service delivery is the Diversicare Difference.

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)