Maintenance Assistant Equipment Manager or Assistant

Rivergate Terrace•Riverview, MI

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant provides quality maintenance functions to the facility in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This position primarily oversees equipment maintenance and tracking to help ensure equipment and assistive devices used by residents and staff are in good, safe working order. The team is willing to train; mechanical repair experience is a plus, and general repair experience is accepted.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
At least one year of maintenance experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license in the current state with a satisfactory driving record under Life Care standards.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to perform in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional relationships, and to demonstrate integrity and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mechanical repairs.
Experience in general repairs is accepted; the team is willing to train.
Proven knowledge of 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; handle incoming and outgoing freight; and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as company policies and compliance procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, and protect confidential information.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.