Maintenance Assistant at Union Post Acute in Union, South Carolina

Job Description:

Union Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with an excellent reputation located in Union, South Carolina, just a short distance from Spartanburg. We offer a truly home like environment for all residents, whether in the 40 bed assisted living or the 88 bed skilled rehab. Do you want to work in a friendly, professional, and supportive organization which is part of the largest skilled nursing facility group in South Carolina? Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of bigger cities and the challenges larger facilities can bring? Come see for yourself the small-town difference and what makes Union Post Acute a great place to work!

Currently, we are looking for a hardworking, experienced Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

We offer:

• Competitive wages: $18 per hour


• Excellent healthcare benefits including dental & vision (for fulltime)


• 401K matching (For fulltime)


• Gym and weight-loss program reimbursement


• PTO

Duties:

• Maintain in accordance with current regulations, rules and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.


• Completes preventative maintenance on equipment as required, keeps accurate record keeping of maintenance performed.


• Responds in a timely manner to maintenance requests by other staff members or residents and their families for needed repair in their rooms or other locations of the building.


• Performs testing or when appropriate contracts testing of facility maintenance equipment or, including fire alarms, smoke detectors, exit door alarms and exit lighting, nurse call system and emergency generator.


• Available to take call and report to work for emergency situations during off hours.


• Under the supervision of the Administrator, understands the Life Safety and Environment portion of survey and interacts professionally with surveyors during inspection process.


• Acts calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations.


• Attends and participates productively at staff meetings, and in-services.

Qualification Requirements:

• Handyman/ Jack of All Trades skillset


• HVAC experience


• Plumbing experience


• Electrical experience


• Familiar with DHEC regulations


• Experience with maintenance in Long Term Care/ healthcare facility is preferred


• A desire to provide high-quality service and make a difference for our residents


• Willingness to take initiative


• Flexibility for a flexible schedule


• Customer service experience as there will be interaction with families

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the grounds, facility, equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.