Maintenance Assistant - Skilled Nursing Facility

Life Care Center at Inverrary•Lauderhill, FL

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant provides quality maintenance functions to the skilled nursing facility in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role assists with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements; inspects equipment and systems for proper functioning and safety; handles errands and freight; and helps move heavy furniture and equipment. The assistant supports patient safety, including assisting with patient evacuation, and contributes to a productive interdisciplinary team while maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of one year of maintenance experience preferred.
Proven knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred.
Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances preferred.
Valid driver’s license in the current state and a satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least one year of maintenance experience.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
Regularly inspect equipment and systems for proper functioning and safety.
Run errands and handle incoming and outgoing freight.
Lift and move heavy furniture and equipment.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Perform duties in a manner consistent with patient rights, safety, and sanitation requirements.