Maintenance Assistant - PRN

Windsor Atrium; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Supervisor in keeping grounds, facilities, and equipment safe and compliant with applicable standards.

You will supervise daily maintenance tasks, coordinate with nursing services, manage MSDSs, label hazardous chemicals, ensure PPE use, and report hazards; experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as maintenance technician in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Ability to supervise daily maintenance tasks.
• Strong safety and infection control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with supervising maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing maintenance assignments.
• Ensure safe and attractive work areas and ensure PPE use when handling materials.
• Maintain MSDSs and proper labeling/storage of hazardous chemicals.
• Submit accident/incident reports to the director on the shift.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the director.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

MSDS management

PPE management

Hazardous labeling

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Maintenance Assistant will maintain the grounds, facility, equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.Essential FunctionsAssist the Maintenance Supervisor with the following duties:Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of supervising maintenance tasks.Supervise the day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.Assist the Administrator in setting maintenance standards.Assist in developing procedures for performing daily maintenance tasks.Assist the Administrator in standardizing the methods in which work is accomplished. .Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performingmaintenance assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.Submit accident/incident reports to the director on the shift in which they occurred.Make sure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies(e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.Make sure that assigned work areas are maintained in a safe and attractive manner.Assist in maintaining material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department.Make sure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.Make sure that all maintenance personnel follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director.Make sure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures.Recommend equipment and supply needs to the director.Make sure that appropriate personal protective equipment used in the handlingof infectious materials is available and easily accessible to maintenance personnel.Make sure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.Educational/Training RequirementsHigh School or EquivalentLicensing RequirementsValid Driver’s LicenseExperience RequirementsExperience as Maintenance Technician in a skilled nursing facility preferred, but not requiredPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Action Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs XLifting - 50+ lbs XCarrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbs XCarrying - 50+ lbs XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSitting XWalking XSpeaking XDriving XBalancing/Climbing XStooping/Kneeling XCrouching/Crawling XReaching XHearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning XRegency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.