Building Maintenance Technician

  • Full-time
  • Name of Location/Facility: Southview Manor
  • Status of Employment: Full Time
  • Job Title: Maintenance Technician
  • Shift Type: Fluctuating schedule
  • Represented position?: This is a Non-Union position.
  • Department: Environmental Services

Company Description

  • Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
  • Status:  full time, with benefits 
  • Schedule:  fluctuating schedule, with occasional weekends 

Our leadership: 

Southview Manor is a skilled nursing facility that has 200 beds and multiple levels of care, including long term care and a large behavioral health population.

  • The Metra and the Green Line are just a few blocks away
  • 4 Star Quality measure - this means we provide excellent clinical care!

A Quote from a new employee:

  • "I am so appreciative of the support from (my manager) and the corporate team.  It has been an amazing 6 weeks (so far) and I look forward to my future with this company."

Job Description

Building Maintenance / Handyman

What you'll do:

  • Officially we title this job a Building Maintenance Assistant, but in other centers it may be called a Handyman or Facilities or Property Maintenance Technician.

As a Maintenance Tech you will help keep our building safe and functional for our patients.  This could involve unclogging a toilet, changing a light bulb, fixing the mini blinds or just replacing the batteries in the TV remote.  One day you may go to the roof to change an HVAC filter or the next it may involve patching a hole in the drywall.  This is an in-house building or facilities maintenance position and we attempt to address all necessary minor repairs internally rather than calling an external vendor.

  • Experience in this line of work is only the beginning.  The right candidate will also be passionate about ensuring the highest level of care for our patients every day.

What’s in it for you: 

  • Team-oriented and collaborative culture
  • Employee recognition program
  • Annual merit increase opportunities
  • Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
  • Refer-a Friend programs - Our #3 source of new employees is referrals from our existing team members.  Great employees refer other great workers.  Come join us

From our new employee survey:

  • 82% surveyed said, "People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.
  • 89% surveyed said "When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride".

Qualifications

Maintenance Technician: officially we title this job a Building Maintenance Technician, but in other centers it may be called a Handyman, Building Maintenance Assistant or Facilities/Property Maintenance  Assistance.

What  we need from you:

  • prior  experience in a similarly titled position in a medical setting, preferable a skilled  nursing facility is ideal
  • experienced with IDPH survey requirements would be helpful
  • You should have hands-on experience with minor Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC repair and servicing needs
  • You should be familiar with (and able to repair) equipment, such as: PTAC units, Fire Alarms (systems), Nurse call light systems and Phones systems
  • Must have excellent communication skills, written & verbal, to be able to interact with our employees and guests in the facility
  • Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check
  • We follow the CMS & IDPH rules for the Covid-19 vaccine. You should be fully vaccinated or you will be required to submit an exemption.  Details will be discussed during your interview.

Physical Requirements:

  • This is a physically demanding position that will involve frequently lifting and carrying objects of 50+ [pounds.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles  today.

 

Additional Information

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

  • Join us and love what you do again.

 

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.

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