Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant Pay: $21.00/HR-$26.00/HR (DOE) Schedule: Part-time Royale Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to be rated 4-stars in Quality of Resident Care and is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path. Maintenance responsibilities: Work directly with the Maintenance Director to perform minor repairs and the 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; and may perform and supervise floor care. Must be responsive to after hour and weekend calls (24/7). Make job assignments and set priorities. Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection. Communicate policies, assist and coach as needed. Monitor work assignments, provide feedback, evaluate performance and discipline as needed. Maintain record manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department head responsibilities. Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; and strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects; ensure Universal Precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment. Assist other as requested and function as a working supervisor in all areas of responsibilities as the departments’ budgeted hours and work-load require. Comply with Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts and personal protective back supports. Comply with standard Lock Out/Tag Out procedures for electrical repairs. Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance. Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff. Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned. Other duties as assigned or needed. Qualifications: 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. Hold strong working knowledge of Life Safety code regulations applicable to the health care industry. Familiar with State and local building code regulations. Benefits: Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid time off & more.