Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Join our Bellevue Post-Acute dedicated team in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our residents, staff, and visitors! Our team is built on compassion, respect, and excellence. Recognized for delivering skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in a modern and supportive environment, we are proud to be part of a safe, welcoming community with easy access to Seattle, making Bellevue a great place to live, work, and grow. We believe “Great Care Starts with Great People” and that “Together, We Thrive.”

Website: https://bellevuepostacute.com/careers/
Address: 2424 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Director in maintaining the community in good repair at all times, including interior and exterior surfaces, fixtures, equipment, and mechanical systems. This includes performing routine maintenance and repairs, responding to emergency repair requests, completing preventive maintenance tasks, and helping ensure the facility remains safe, clean, and functional.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Maintenance Director.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain all interior fixtures in good repair, including walls, woodwork, handrails, nurse call systems, light fixtures, furniture, and related equipment
Maintain plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems according to established procedures, manufacturer instructions, and applicable laws and regulations
Troubleshoot failures in plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, or ventilation systems and obtain appropriate licensed service providers under the direction of the Maintenance Director
Review the Maintenance Log and promptly complete and document required repairs
Respond promptly to emergency repair requests
Assist with routine maintenance checks, including emergency generator testing, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors, sprinkler systems, water temperatures, oxygen systems, call lights, fans, and ventilation filters
Maintain the exterior of the building, including painting, pipe and duct cleaning, grounds, and general upkeep
Maintain the workshop and mechanical room in a neat, clean, and hazard-free condition
Ensure paints and other flammable materials are properly stored
Clean garbage cans and refuse areas
Perform general repairs, including broken windows and screens, loose handrails or grab bars, loose furniture legs, door knobs, and door fixtures
Repair and maintain wheelchairs
Periodically inspect, clean, and repair roofs and gutters as necessary
Assist with the preventive maintenance schedule for mechanical patient lifts, kitchen grease traps, washers and dryers, refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers, ice machines, shower chairs, hair dryers, shower hoses, suction machines, generators, call systems, heating and cooling systems, community vehicles, and other equipment
Assist the Maintenance Director in maintaining required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and community
Practice safety procedures of the department and community
React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
Assist the Maintenance Director with Quality Assurance Program initiatives
Be courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with community personnel, residents, families, and the public
Attend required in-service training and staff meetings
Attend and participate in community committee meetings as required
Assist with monthly fire drills, internal disaster drills, and required external and mass casualty drills
Perform other duties as assigned

Education and License Requirements
High School graduate or equivalent preferred
No professional license required

Experience
At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following fields preferred
General maintenance in an institution or building
Carpentry or community construction
Plumbing and/or electrical
Appliance maintenance

Qualifications & Skills
Ability to read, speak, and understand English
Ability to follow directions and complete assigned responsibilities
Ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks in a healthcare setting, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, cleaning, and general repair
Ability to work independently
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical failures in community systems
Dependability
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information
Ability to communicate effectively and be easily understood through verbal communication in English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to perform mathematical operations using units of weight and volume
Strong communication and customer service skills
Empathetic and respectful when communicating with residents, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies
Knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident
Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and community information
Demonstrates honesty and integrity in the care and use of resident and community property
Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance

Physical & Working Conditions
Skilled Nursing Facility environment
Primarily indoor work with normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes and odors, chemical exposure, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, crawling, and climbing
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Must be able to see and hear adequately, with or without the aid of mechanical or prosthetic devices
Must meet the general health requirements of the facility, including annual TB screening and physical examination
Exposure to the stresses associated with a 24-hour skilled care environment serving elderly, disabled, and cognitively impaired residents
Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies, unusual or impaired resident behavior, family concerns, regulatory visits, and other situations associated with a skilled nursing environment

How to Apply: Click Apply and complete the online application form.
Please ensure you:
Answer all application questions
Provide accurate information regarding your maintenance experience
Upload any relevant certifications or supporting documents, if applicable

We look forward to reviewing your application!