Maintenance Assistant

Magnolia Wellness Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nursing and residential care is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure the facility remains sanitary and in good repair. The role involves performing safety inspections, maintaining equipment, and preparing resident rooms. This entry-level position offers full-time employment and is ideal for individuals with a high school diploma and knowledge of maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular safety inspections and weekly walk-throughs.
• Maintain documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Prepare a monthly schedule for preventive maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of laundry

Knowledge of housekeeping

Knowledge of maintenance procedures

Skilled at painting

Skilled at patching

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Help us keep our facility beautiful! We need your skills!

Position Description

Assist in the maintenance of the facility to ensure a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition; in good repair, free from hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems. Reports to Plant Supervisor or Operations Manager and ensures compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Knowledge of laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance procedures.
• Skilled at painting and patching.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

1. Perform regular, scheduled safety inspections and weekly walk-throughs of high-risk areas.
2. Follow all prescribed Life Safety and Preventative Maintenance tasks in TELS for compliance; document via fax/email as required.
3. Prepare a monthly schedule for preventive maintenance, allocating part of each day to these duties.
4. Maintain documentation of all maintenance activities, including records of replacement parts and materials used.
5. Maintain logs and documentation in accordance with the Life Safety Manual and OSHA, including fire alarm tests, sprinkler inspections, emergency generator logs, and more.
6. Perform daily rounds and use information to establish work priorities.
7. Pick up work order requests daily, establish work priorities, and track electronically through TELS.
8. Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment in good working order; adjust, lubricate, and clean parts as needed.
9. Ensure adequate supplies for daily tasks.
10. Prepare resident rooms for new or discharged residents.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities