Maintenance Assistant (Full Time)

Volare Health, LLC•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 seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant. The position works Monday through Friday and requires on-call availability, including responsiveness to after-hours and weekend calls. The stated pay is $28.08 per hour, depending on experience. Working directly with the Maintenance Director, the Maintenance Assistant performs minor repairs and day-to-day repair, improvement, and preventative maintenance for the building, equipment, lawn, and grounds. The role may also arrange and manage outside repair, maintenance, and construction services and perform or supervise floor care. It functions as a working supervisor when departmental workload and budgeted hours require.

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 may supervise floor care.
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 as needed.
Maintain records, manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department head responsibilities.
Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and orderly; follow procedures for cleaners and hazardous materials or objects; ensure required Universal Precautions, infection control, isolation, fire, safety, and sanitation practices are followed; and promptly address hazardous conditions and equipment.
Assist others as requested and function as a working supervisor in all areas of responsibility as departmental budgeted hours and workload require.
Follow Company safety and infection control procedures, 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, including maintaining 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.