Maintenance Assistant (83705)

Regency Integrated Health Services•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant will maintain the grounds, facility, and 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 the Maintenance Supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Experience as Maintenance Technician in a skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining the grounds, facility, and equipment.
Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of supervising maintenance tasks.
Supervise the day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.
Assist in setting maintenance standards.
Assist in developing procedures for performing daily maintenance tasks.
Assist in standardizing the methods in which work is accomplished.
Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing maintenance assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
Submit accident/incident reports to the director on the shift in which they occurred.
Ensure all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Ensure assigned work areas are maintained in a safe and attractive manner.
Assist in maintaining material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department.
Ensure containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
Ensure all maintenance personnel follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director.
Ensure established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures.
Recommend equipment and supply needs to the director.
Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment used in the handling of infectious materials is available and easily accessible to maintenance personnel.
Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.