Maintenance Assistant

Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for someone to assist in the maintenance department!

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School education or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read, write, speak English, and communicate with others.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with consideration for the health /safety of the residents in the vicinity.
• Able to motivate, monitor, and train staff.
• Must be knowledgeable of various tools and other maintenance equipment; understand heavy machinery, and general maintenance responsibilities.
• Considerable initiative and judgment involved in assigned tasks and resolving operational problems.
• Promotes and maintains high standards of safety.
• Has a genuine interest in providing quality care and services to the residents and customers.
• Has a neat and professional appearance.
• The ability to work congenially with others.
• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Must facilitate teamwork and be a team player.
• Must be in good standings with the facility attendance policy.
• Must have a neat and professional appearance.
• Must meet all in-service requirements of the position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall operation/coordination of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Will interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate all new employees through an orientation period
• Supervises, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Maintenance Assistant (if applicable) including scheduling, assignments, and general responsibilities.
• Is on call 24-hours/day and ensures the safe operation of all machinery: vehicles, maintenance equipment, laundry equipment, ware-washing equipment, boilers, etc.
• Notifies contractors as needed and coordinates services to ensure all equipment and resident care equipment/needs are met.
• Maintains all preventative maintenance schedules and performs daily, weekly, monthly, semiannually, and annual inspections per RMHC policies and procedures and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans, lubricates, and properly stores maintenance tools/equipment.
• Makes simple carpentry repairs and provides minor cosmetic upkeep such as painting.
• Attends to all repair requisitions, prioritizing, allocating job repairs and follow-up.
• Makes the inventories to ensure all necessary items are ordered and available for the overall operation of the Maintenance Department.
• Monitors all electrical and safety equipment. Performs the testing on the ER generator as required (weekly/monthly load tests).
• Will complete the monthly Preventative Maintenance Log to ensure compliance with RMHC policies, Risk Management, State, Local, and Federal requirements.
• Will maintain a professional and working relationship with all vendors, contracted services, and the corporate purchasing director related to maintenance supplies, services, and equipment.
• Provide for the safety and security of employees and property and supervises security staff if applicable.
• Participate in staff development and continuing education programs. Encourage and supervise staff’s similar participation.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as required and a member of the Safety Committee.
• Promote enthusiastic participation and support of CQI by personnel.
• Follows departmental and facility policies and procedures.
• Attends required in-services and on the job training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work along side of our maintenance director!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person