Maintenance Assistant - Nursing Facility

Pleasanton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center•Pleasanton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities have an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with a high rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent, and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you. The primary role of the Maintenance Assistant is to 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 your supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.

Requirements

Must demonstrate tact and professionalism when interacting with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Must take proper care and use of supplies, equipment, and the upkeep of maintenance work areas.
Demonstrates the ability to minimize waste, ensure proper use of supplies, and maintain equipment.
Ability to seek out and integrate new methods and principles into existing maintenance practices, in conjunction with facility leadership.
Must be able to follow both written and oral instructions accurately.
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language and working collaboratively with team members.
This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience using power tools such as skill saws, table saw, reciprocating saw, (Sawzall) hammer, nail gun, power drill including drill bits, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, and driveways, including cutting, trimming, and sweeping as needed or as directed.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs to the facility and equipment, including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work.
Clean windows and screens as directed.
Replace burned-out light bulbs, including exit lights, overhead lighting, fluorescent fixtures, and room call lights, and perform general cleaning duties, as necessary.
Service heating and cooling units and systems according to manufacturer specifications and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.
Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
Other related duties may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.