Maintenance Assistant Full-Time

Maintenance Assistant - Full-Time

Visalia Post Acute
Pay Range: $17.48-$17.50 per hour, based on experience
Help Us Maintain a Safe and Comfortable Home for Our Residents

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a dependable and hardworking Full-Time Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

This hands-on position helps maintain our building, grounds, equipment, and resident areas in a safe, clean, and efficient condition.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, takes pride in their work, and is committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, families, employees, and visitors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Follow daily work assignments and established preventive-maintenance schedules.


* Perform routine maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering, painting, and mechanical systems as directed.


* Maintain grounds, parking areas, driveways, walkways, and other outdoor areas.


* Cut and trim landscaping, sweep outdoor areas, and remove debris as needed.


* Replace burned-out light bulbs, including overhead, fluorescent, exit, and resident call lights.


* Clean windows and screens as directed.


* Assist with servicing heating and cooling systems according to manufacturer instructions and facility procedures.


* Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks promptly.


* Coordinate maintenance work in resident areas with nursing staff to minimize disruptions.


* Maintain resident rooms, common areas, and facility equipment for comfort, safety, and convenience.


* Inspect tools and equipment and report malfunctions, breakdowns, or safety concerns immediately.


* Maintain adequate supplies in assigned work areas.


* Keep tools, equipment, storage areas, and workspaces clean, secure, and organized.


* Follow established safety precautions when using equipment, chemicals, tools, and supplies.


* Assist with lifting and moving equipment, furniture, and supplies as requested.


* Notify residents before moving personal belongings when completing maintenance work.


* Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed.


* Report accidents and incidents during the shift in which they occur.


* Assist with resident evacuation during an emergency when necessary.


* Protect residents' privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all health information.


* Promptly report suspected or known confidentiality violations.


* Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications


* Minimum of a 10th-grade education required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.


* Previous maintenance, repair, landscaping, construction, or facilities experience preferred.


* Healthcare, skilled nursing, or long-term-care experience is a plus.


* Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, mechanical, or HVAC systems preferred.


* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions...