Maintenance Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to support facility operations and safety standards in Stoneham, MA. The role focuses on quality maintenance tasks in compliance with Life Care policies and regulatory requirements, contributing to a comfortable living environment for residents.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, equipment inspections, and assisting in patient and staff areas while upholding service quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one year maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred
• Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Inspect equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety
• Run errands and handle incoming/outgoing freight
• Lift and move heavy furniture and equipment
• Provide excellent customer service to patients
• Participate in safety and sanitation practices
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Building codes knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Live the Mission

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant provides quality maintenance functions to the facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year maintenance experience preferred
• Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred
• Knowledge of local building codes and ordinance preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Valid driver's license in current State with satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Inspect equipment/systems regularly for proper functioning and safety
• Run errands, handle incoming and outgoing freight, and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer