MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (72950)

Priority Management; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Management Group, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carrollton, TX. The role oversees all maintenance operations, ensures compliance with applicable codes, and coordinates with nursing staff and residents to meet environmental service needs.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, knowledge of maintenance procedures, and preferred experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience in a commercial setting with maintenance knowledge.
• Minimum 2 years in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Environmental Services and daily work in center, managing budgets, staffing, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Execute the preventive maintenance program and maintain records to keep the center at top physical condition.
• Develop center profile/history with complete maintenance documentation and fuel records.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs in compliance with federal, state and local codes.
• Coordinate with residents, nurses, physicians, and staff on environmental service requests and infection prevention; provide timely follow-ups.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance procedures

Facility operations

Electrical/Plumbing basics

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Carrollton, TX 75010

Job Shift: Day

Position Description

Responsible for assisting the Maintenance Director with the activities of the maintenance department to ensure environmental center compliance in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance, regulations and building codes. Ensures center is maintained in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition; in good repair, free from hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, ventilation, heating and cooling systems. Also responsible for the provision of quality laundry service.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist with all Environmental Services personnel and daily work in assigned areas throughout center in an effective, efficient manner that enhances service levels while providing appropriate control of expense budgets, staffing and the effectual resolution of interdepartmental and personnel problems. Processes and maintains records of accounts payable, supplies received, equipment maintenance, and other department business.
• Assist with the Executes the Company’s preventive maintenance program and record keeping systems to maintain the center is at its highest level of physical function.
• Develops center profile and physical plant history by maintaining complete documentation of all maintenance activities including accurate records of all replacement parts and materials used; Maintains records of fuel supply.
• Performs all routine maintenance and repair work for the center in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance, regulations and building codes.
• Works with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders and other staff members regarding environmental services requests, infection prevention, service resolution opportunities, and other interdepartmental matters. Provides timely follow-up for information to requesting departments. Communicates and consults with management on best practices.
• Maintains electrical and mechanical equipment in good working order; Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments and lubricates and cleans parts, as needed; Lubricates potty chairs, wheelchairs, shower chairs, wheeled Geri-chairs, drug carts, etc.; Repairs outdoor chairs and benches; Reports serious mechanical failures and problems to the Administrator.
• Picks up work order requests daily and establishes work priority.
• Performs daily rounding and inspection of assigned areas to assure company standards for cleanliness are met. Works in conjunction with infection control department to meet all standards. Provides education and ensures staff compliance with all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Checks light bulbs and exit lights, heat and water temperatures, circuit breakers, temperatures of walk-in cooler, freezers and standing refrigerators, and call-light system for each room and makes necessary adjustments.
• Cleans lint, dust, and dirt from dryers, vents, and heat registers; Cleans condenser coils in refrigeration units; Hoses out garbage cans; Washes windows and screens outside the building; Cleans ice machines.
• Checks bedrails, toilet seats, and grab rails for security and proper functioning; Checks windows for presence of screens and glass.
• Insures proper functioning of power generator, time clock, exhaust fans, water fountains, toilets, and drains; Balances scales and checks operation of elevators, if applicable.
• Conducts fire drills; Checks fire extinguishers for correct position, charges and storage, tests all smoke detectors and lubricates all fire doors.
• Identifies and recommends independent contractors for repairs or maintenance work which is beyond the capabilities of center employees; Requests and obtains direction from the Support Services Consultant, as needed.
• Provides 24-hour “on-call” service to the nursing center in case of emergency.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, department head meetings, and other center meetings and sits on required committees.
• Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies.
• Supervise the day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of maintenance supplies is maintained to perform daily tasks.
• Prepares resident rooms for new and/or discharging residents.
• Maintains the grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards.
• Works to problem solve, plan, organize, communicate and cooperate with others to ensure that projects are completed.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records of work done.
• Conducts fire drill; Checks all fire extinguishers for correct tags, position, charges, and storage; Tests all smoke detectors and checks operation of and lubricates fire doors.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred
• One to two years of supervisory experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in long-term care preferred.

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.