Maintenance Helper

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation•Plaquemine, LA

17h

About The Position

The Maintenance Helper assists the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining a safe, functional, and well-kept physical environment for residents and facility staff. The role performs facility maintenance under the supervisor’s direction, helps keep the physical plant and equipment in safe working order, and supports maintenance projects, emergency preparedness, and facility operations. Duties may change according to facility needs.

Requirements

Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
Freedom from the use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Must not have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care-related setting.
High school diploma preferred.
Experience in a long-term care setting preferred but not required.
Maintenance experience and working knowledge of maintenance terminology and facility systems preferred, including PTACs, central air conditioning units, generators, fire panels, sprinkler systems, electrical systems, and plumbing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Experience in a long-term care setting.
Maintenance experience and working knowledge of facility systems, including PTACs, central air conditioning units, generators, fire panels, sprinkler systems, electrical systems, and plumbing.

Responsibilities

Perform facility maintenance under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and keep the physical plant in safe, working order.
Keep the Maintenance Supervisor informed about maintenance project status and departmental needs, including defective equipment.
Check the maintenance log daily and complete assigned tasks; make repairs promptly and efficiently.
Maintain the facility’s overall physical appearance and round the facility to check cleanliness and equipment operation.
Follow applicable Louisiana Department of Health and State Fire Marshal maintenance regulations, especially Life Safety Code requirements.
Obtain quotes for physical plant improvements when needed and supervise contract work when needed.
Establish and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
Identify and correct safety hazards and follow the facility’s lockout/tagout procedures.
Use, store, safeguard, and conserve maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment; follow manufacturers’ specifications and assess equipment for repair or replacement.
Perform tasks such as pressure washing exterior areas and repainting parking lot lines when needed.
Assist with moving residents between rooms and preparing rooms for new admissions when needed.
Support facility emergency preparedness; remain on premises during a shelter-in-place emergency if required, assist with or accompany residents during an evacuation if called, and return with the Maintenance Supervisor to assess the facility after an evacuation when requested.
Participate in meetings, trainings, continuing education, and other meetings called by Legacy or licensing entities as applicable; serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and may serve on the Safety Committee.
Assist with activity setup when needed.
Rotate on-call duties with the Maintenance Supervisor if required and ensure facility staff know whom to contact for maintenance needs.
Represent the facility professionally in the community and communicate courteously with residents, families, coworkers, and vendors.
Maintain confidentiality of departmental, resident, and employee information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Record working hours according to company policy and clock in and out for all work and training hours.
Comply with Legacy’s Compliance program, Code of Conduct, and Dress Code.