Maintenance Assistant at Johns Island Post Acute in Johns Island, South Carolina

Job Description:

Johns Island Post Acute is a gorgeous 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Johns Island SC, just 10 minutes away from historic downtown Charleston. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve?

At Johns Island Post Acute, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our passionate team.

We offer:

• @16-20 p/hour


• Excellent healthcare benefits including dental & vision


• 401K matching


• Gym and weight-loss program reimbursement


• PTO

• Maintain in accordance with current regulations, rules and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.


• Completes preventative maintenance on equipment as required, keeps accurate record keeping of maintenance performed.


• Responds in a timely manner to maintenance requests by other staff members or residents and their families for needed repair in their rooms or other locations of the building.


• Performs testing or when appropriate contracts testing of facility maintenance equipment or, including fire alarms, smoke detectors, exit door alarms and exit lighting, nurse call system and emergency generator.


• Available to take call and report to work for emergency situations during off hours.


• Under the supervision of the Administrator, understands the Life Safety and Environment portion of survey and interacts professionally with surveyors during inspection process.


• Acts calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations.


• Attends and participates productively at staff meetings, and in-services.

Qualification Requirements:

• Handyman/


• Jack of All Trades skillset


• HVAC experience


• Plumbing experience


• Electrical experience


• Familiar with DHEC regulations


• Experience with maintenance in Long Term Care/ healthcare facility is preferred


• A desire to provide high-quality service and make a difference for our residents


• Willingness to take initiative


• Flexibility for a flexible schedule


• Customer service experience as there will be interaction with families

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the grounds, facility, equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.