Maintenance Assistant - Full Time - St. Teresa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Company: New Hampshire Catholic Charities
Location: Manchester
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
New Wage Scale with Rates starting between $14.50 and $18.50 per hour, depending on experience!

Join our excellent team of professionals to help meet the medical, social and spiritual needs of the people we serve. St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Manchester, NH, is a 51-bed skilled nursing facility offering short and long-term care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where residents are cared for according to their individual needs. We are proud to be a part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire's continuum of care and to be recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with a 5-star rating.

We are looking for an experienced full-time Maintenance Assistant (37.50 hrs/week & rotating on-call weekends) to join our Environmental Services team. We'll pay you based on your experience and for full time, we will offer you a great work environment with generous benefits, including 401(k) plan, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, along with other fringe benefits.

Job Responsibilities
--- Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed
--- Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures and under the direction of the Environmental Services Director
--- Replace burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties in high places
--- Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping as directed
--- Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area and perform unscheduled maintenance tasks, as directed
--- Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc. as requested
--- Ensure that established Infection Control and Universal Precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures
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Requirements:
--- Must be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received first dose prior to starting
- High School Graduate or GED required
- Experience in a janitorial or related field required
- Must be punctual, dependable, and demonstrate compassion and patience
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
- Interact professionally with residents, family members, visitors and staff

Physical Demands
- Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, stretching and moving intermittently throughout the facility
- Close and distance vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to frequently lift and carry 50 lbs, occasionally up to 75 lbs
- Ability to hear alarms, ability to hear and give verbal instructions and to converse
- Ability to participate in and assist with emergency evacuation

If you are someone who appreciates and truly cares for the welfare of the geriatric population and are seeking a rewarding career opportunity, apply now.

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