Maintenance Assistant

Company: The Westchester House
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Assistant provides quality maintenance functions to the facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

* High school graduate or equivalent preferred

* Minimum of one (1) year maintenance experience preferred

* Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred

* Knowledge of local building codes and ordinance preferred

Specific Job Requirements:

* Valid driver's license in current State with satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards

* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

* Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

* Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

* Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation

* Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

* Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions:

* Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements

* Inspect equipment/systems regularly for proper functioning and safety

* Run errands, handle incoming and outgoing freight, and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment

* Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

* Assist in the evacuation of patients

* Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

* Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

* Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

* Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: The Westchester House, Chesterfield , Maintenance Assistant, Professions , Chesterfield, Missouri