Maintenance Assistant Position Available In Stewart, Tennessee

Maintenance Assistant Dover Care Center – Exceptional Living Centers Dover, TN 37058 Dover Care Center is Now hiring a Maintenance Assistant for our Dover, TN location.

SUMMARY:

Assists with ensuring physical structures of buildings are maintained and repaired by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties as assigned. Performs maintenance and repair services as needed, and as directed by supervisor. Promptly responds to emergency needs. Routinely assists with preventative maintenance. Assists with maintenance of adequate and comfortable lighting level appropriate for tasks, without glare, ensuring lighting supports independent functioning and task performance of residents. Assists with posting signs to identify smoking and non-smoking areas as appropriate. Follows safety and reporting procedures. Ensures proper documentation is maintained. Participates with Maintenance Director/designee in survey processes by: instructing staff regarding conduct and disclosure, reporting, being present at all times surveyors are on-site, directing prompt responses to requests for information, and undertaking corrective action, if appropriate. Maintains and applies current skills and knowledge through continuing education and in-service programs. Carries out responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, local laws and regulations, and with facility philosophy, policies and procedures. Must be able to speak, understand and read the English language to the extent necessary to safely and properly care for physical plant. Excellent interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm. This position requires standing, sitting, stooping, pulling, pushing, lifting up to 75 pounds or more, bending, climbing, twisting upper body, walking, running, carrying, listening, talking, use of telephone, and exposure to medical equipment and persons with risk of illness.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or GED preferred; or combination of education and experience. Meets state and federal requirements. Certificates, licenses, registrations: Driver’s license per facility requirements preferred.