Maintenance Assistant

Diversicare; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated maintenance personnel to ensure optimal building performance and safety. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections while adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate HVAC repair experience and possess intermediate skills in electrical and plumbing repairs. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of residents while contributing to a culture of service excellence. Join a team that values trust, respect, and strong communication, and be part of a mission to improve lives through exceptional healthcare services.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Long and Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Employee hardship fund

Pay advancement program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated HVAC repair experience is essential.
• Intermediate skills in electric and plumbing repair are highly desired.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain records.
• Coordinate maintenance services with department managers.
• Inspect building systems and log findings.

Skills

HVAC repair

Electric repair

Plumbing repair

Basic computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Fire safety equipment

Building maintenance tools

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.

If you wish to make a difference in the lives of our patients and residents, APPLY NOW!

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 services 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

1. Performs preventative maintenance and maintains maintenance records as instructed.
2. Performs building and equipment repairs, as per work order requests.
3. Performs fire safety equipment tests under the guidance of the Regional Maintenance Director.
4. Inspects building systems as scheduled and logs findings.
5. Coordinates maintenance services with department managers to ensure building and equipment performance without interruption.
6. Performs basic carpentry, drywall, flooring, and painting as required to maintain a favorable building appearance.
7. Maintains the building in good repair and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
8. Follows established safety rules and Policies & Procedures of the building.
9. Orders equipment and supplies as necessary; and maintains proper records of repairs and purchases.
10. May be required to drive for company business with either a company vehicle or personal vehicle.
11. Maintains resident confidentiality; treats residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Qualifications

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

(EOE)