Maintenance Assistant - Renwick Nursing and Rehab
Joliet, IL 60431
About the Job
Maintenance Assistant
Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.
We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and know that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.
Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.
We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect by performing repair tasks throughout the facility, assisting with scheduling of outside contractors for extensive repairs, monitoring facility equipment and facility system maintenance schedules, and performing routine maintenance on facility equipment and systems . Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(K) Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule
- “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!
Maintenance Assistants must have the following:
- Experience working with carpentry, plumbing, changing light fixtures, and other general building maintenance.
- Thorough understanding of building and fire safety.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and high attention to detail.
- Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and be able to communicate effectively with residents, family, and staff.
- This position requires moderate to heavy exertion on a regular basis and will require candidates to be able to stand, reach, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
- Ability to lift between 50 and 100 lbs. as well as be available after hours
The Maintenance Assistants will:
- Complete work orders as requested by the Maintenance Director to include changing light bulbs, AC filters, painting, plumbing, light carpentry, fixing sheet rock, and other general maintenance duties as assigned.
- Assist with maintenance of all areas of the community including grounds, fences, parking areas, ditches, furniture, appliances, HVAC.
- Assist with maintenance of service equipment, power equipment, tools, and kitchen equipment.
- Assist with maintenance of preventative maintenance records and utilize work order system to track all repairs.
- Conduct daily inspection of building, grounds, and equipment.
- Promote safety of residents, visitors, and associates by identifying and resolving potential hazards.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.