What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Skilled Healthcare Center?
Maintenance Assistant - Long Term Care Skilled Nursing Facility
The maintenance assistant provides a variety of standard tasks in the maintenance and repair of center grounds and facilities.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Works closely with and follows the directions from the maintenance director.
- Maintains the building and grounds in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
- Maintains and repairs basic functions of the center as determined by the maintenance director/supervisor.
- Takes care of the tools and equipment.
- Makes minor repairs on handrails, windows, flooring walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, electrical equipment, sprinkling systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers, changes filters on HVAC equipment, carries, lifts and stocks supplies.
- Remains on call for emergencies seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.
- Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
Specific Educational Vocational Requirements:
- High school degree or equivalent and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing and carpentry.
- Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Job Skills:
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to positively interact with personnel, customers, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Able to nteract with customers, families, visitors, center, and Care Center Facility subsidiary personnel.
Our Benefits Include:
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, subject to our policy.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, subject to our policy.
