Maintenance Assistant (Full Time)

Volare Health•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers, is hiring a full-time Maintenance Assistant. The role works directly with the Maintenance Director and performs minor repairs and day-to-day repair, improvement, and preventative maintenance for the building, equipment, lawn, and grounds. The assistant arranges and manages outside repair, maintenance, and construction services according to procedures and may perform and supervise floor care. This position also includes working-supervisor and department-head duties, such as assigning and prioritizing work, orienting staff, supporting recruitment and selection, coaching staff, monitoring assignments, providing feedback, evaluating performance, and maintaining records, budgets, and supplies. The employee must be responsive to after-hours and weekend calls, including 24/7 availability. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with on-call availability. Pay is $28.08 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

One or more years of experience in Facilities Maintenance.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish job requirements.
Strong working knowledge of Life Safety code regulations applicable to the health care industry.
Familiarity with state and local building code regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform minor repairs and day-to-day repair, improvement, and preventative maintenance of the building, equipment, lawn, and grounds.
Arrange for and manage outside repair, maintenance, and construction services according to procedures.
Perform and supervise floor care as needed.
Respond to after-hours and weekend calls, with 24/7 availability.
Make job assignments and set priorities.
Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection.
Communicate policies and assist and coach staff as needed.
Monitor work assignments, provide feedback, evaluate performance, and discipline staff as needed.
Maintain records and manage budgets and supplies; fulfill department-head responsibilities.
Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and orderly, and follow procedures for cleaners and hazardous materials or objects.
Ensure compliance with Universal Precautions, infection control, isolation, fire, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures; promptly address hazardous conditions and equipment.
Assist others as requested and function as a working supervisor in all areas of responsibility as budgeted hours and workload require.
Follow company safety and infection-control policies, including proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts, and personal protective back supports.
Follow standard Lock Out/Tag Out procedures for electrical repairs.
Understand, comply with, and promote rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights.
Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, and maintain a professional appearance.
Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist with orientation and training of other staff.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.