Maintenance Assistant

Elevate Care - Niles, IL

Full-time

Niles, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Maintenance Assistant at Elevate Care Niles is responsible for maintaining the grounds, facility, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This role is essential in ensuring a successful maintenance program is upheld, contributing to the overall quality of care provided in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The position requires a dedicated and dependable individual who can perform various maintenance tasks and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in established maintenance policies and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when performing maintenance services.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Maintain general plant and facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment.
• Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., grease/oil spills, excess supplies, equipment, etc., to assure that all established safety rules/regulations are followed at all times.
• Refer to material safety data sheets when necessary.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Paint and drywall experience is a must.
• No experience required, but some preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
• Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Vision insurance