Maintenance Assistant

Overview

Are you passionate about caregiving? Would you like to work with the best team in the world? If so, Diversicare invites you to apply. Diversicare provides post‑acute care services to patients and residents at 61 skilled nursing and long‑term care centers in eight states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United States. Our mission is "Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations."

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Excellent 401k plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Divers
  
  ICARE – employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program – OnShift Wallet

• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain maintenance records as instructed.
• Perform building and equipment repairs, as per work order requests.
• Perform fire safety equipment tests under guidance of the Regional Maintenance Director.
• Inspect building systems as scheduled and log findings.
• Coordinate maintenance services with department managers to ensure building and equipment performance without interruption.
• Perform basic carpentry, drywall, flooring and painting as required to maintain favorable building appearance.
• Maintain the building in good repair and in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Follow established safety rules and Policies & Procedures of building.
• Order equipment and supplies as necessary; maintain proper records of repairs and purchases.
• May be required to drive for company business with company vehicle or personal vehicle.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.

• Must have demonstrated HVAC repair experience.
• Intermediate skillset in electric and plumbing repair highly desired.
• Knowledge of water heaters, generators, commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration would be a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations and blueprint interpretation.
• Completion of High School/GED education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Positive attitude toward the elderly.

(EOE)

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Oxford, MS | Salary: $60,500.00 – $78,000.00