Maintenance Assistant at Volare Health

, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

10.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Painting, Carpentry, Preventative Maintenance, Safety Procedures, Infection Control, Communication, Supervision, Budget Management, Quality Improvement, Record Keeping, Training, Problem Solving, Customer Service

Industry

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

Description

Maintenance Assistant Lake Providence Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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. Schedule: Full-Time (Monday-Friday + On-call availability) Pay: $10/hr Maintenance responsibilities: * 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: * Must have minimum 5 years’ experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, and carpentry repairs or equivalent technical knowledge or licensing. * Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish job requirements. * Must have strong working knowledge of Life Safety code regulations applicable to the health care industry. * Must be familiar with State and local building code regulations. Benefits: * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Life Insurance * Paid time off * & more.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing minor repairs and day-to-day maintenance of the facility, including equipment and grounds. They will also manage outside repair services and ensure compliance with safety and infection control procedures.