Maintenance Assistant /staring at $18 without experience

Life Care Centers of America; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to provide quality maintenance functions at a Florida facility, ensuring safety, compliance with regulations, and adherence to Life Care standards.

You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements; inspect equipment and systems for proper operation; assist in patient-related tasks when needed; and maintain professional relationships with staff, vendors, and patients while upholding the company’s Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience preferred.
• Familiarity with 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, lift and move heavy items as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Uphold safety and sanitation standards and participate on an interdisciplinary team.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year maintenance experience

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing knowledge

Knowledge of local building codes

Job description

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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