Maintenance Assistant

We are hiring a Maintenance Assistant to join our dynamic care team at Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton!

Shift is Monday-Friday 8a-4p with weekly pay ranging from $20 to $23 an hour, depending on experience. Southeast Rehab is a 171-bed skilled nursing facility.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment under the direction of the department director.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• General background in repair and maintenance.
  
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recognize hazards to residents' or staff safety and take appropriate action to maintain a safe environment.
• Replace, repair, and purchase items according to facility policy and procedure.
• Plan and implement a preventive maintenance program and document accurately.
• Maintain weather protection against cold, heat, fire, and other hazards.
• Supervise outside contractors.
• Serve on-call for emergency and off-duty hours.
• Perform errands and tasks as required.
• Maintain upkeep of exterior of building and grounds in all weather conditions.
  
  
  

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance areas.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must possess sufficient mechanical abilities to handle facility maintenance needs with little outside contract use.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
  
  
  

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).