Position: Maintenance Assistant
The Purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with the current local, state, and federal standers, guidelines and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator to assure that the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manor.
Qualifications
- Communication Skills and active Listening
- Position may require unscheduled overtime, weekend work if needed
- Must be willing to work flexible hours
- Must have painting and drywall experience
- Must have electric and plumbing experience
- Moderate to heavy physical effort including lifting up to 65 pounds is required
- Frequent walking or standing required
Position Summary/Duties:
- Assist with competing regulars rounds of the facility to check all maintenance zones to ensure the quality control and safety, health and welfare of patients, employees, families, visitors in the facility, and correct or report equipment failure or damage to the Administrator immediately.
- Assist with Checking air conditioning and heating units on roof and in patients' rooms, office, and other rooms in the facility
- Assist with checking pup station and breaker panels, washers, and dryers in laundry
- Assist with making daily repairs as needed
- Assist with Checking water and boiler temperatures, dietary cooking equipment, cooling equipment, public address systems, fire extinguishers and alarms, fire doors, and electrical outlets.
- Assist with the inspection of storage rooms, work rooms, utility and janitorial closets for up-keep, supply, control and safety.
- Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care or normal business functions.
- Able to be on call for emergencies.
- Runs errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment, and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the administrator.
- Responsible for the care, maintenance and repairs of institutional property, equipment and grounds as directed by the administrator.
- Regular inspection of property and equipment for compliance with safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Experience: Previous Maintenance experience preferred.
What we offer:
We strive to be pioneers in total rewards to ensure that we can attract the very BEST talent. We offer:
- Full Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- Vacation/Paid time off/Holiday Pay – Rolls over year to year
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Opportunities for Continued Education
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Pay
- Company Stock Purchase Option
- Flexible Schedules
Why NHC?
We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation!! We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at https://nhccare.com/locations/nhc-place-sumner/
We look forward to talking with you!!
EOE
Fairbanks, Alaska
Full Time