Maintenance Assistant

BayviewHCC; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday & overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Worcester, MA is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant to keep the grounds, facility, and equipment safe and well-maintained. The role supports a comprehensive maintenance program, with responsibilities spanning preventive work and on-site supervision of contractors.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and a general background in repair and maintenance, with strong organization and mechanical abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General background in repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Recognize hazards to residents or staff safety and take appropriate action to maintain a safe environment.
• Organize and prioritize maintenance tasks.
• Replace, repair and purchase items per policy and procedure.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance programs and document accurately.
• Maintain weather protection against cold, heat, fire and other hazards.
• Supervise outside contractors.
• Serve on-call for emergency and off-duty hours.
• Perform errands and tasks as required.
• Maintain upkeep of exterior of building and grounds in all weather conditions.
• Other tasks as assigned by managerial team.

Skills

General maintenance

Repair work

Mechanical abilities

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a full-time Maintenance Assistant!

Worcester is a 146-bed skilled nursing facility. $25 an hour with weekly pay.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment safely and efficiently to ensure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• General background in repair and maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recognize hazards to residents or staff safety and take appropriate action to maintain safe environment according to facility policy and procedures.
• Organize and prioritize.
• Replace, repair and purchase items according to facility policy and procedure.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance program and document accurately.
• Maintain weather protection against cold, heat, fire and other hazards.
• Supervise outside contractors.
• Serve on-call for emergency and off-duty hours.
• Perform errands and tasks as required.
• Maintain upkeep of exterior of building and grounds in all weather conditions.
• Other tasks assigned by managerial team.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
• Must possess sufficient mechanical abilities to handle facility maintenance needs with little outside contract use.

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).