Maintenance Assistant ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus) 

Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Paid On-Call Rotation

Position Summary: 

Heavy duty cleaning, grounds care, maintenance of institutional equipment and vehicles; Cutting grass, fertilizing and planting flowers, spraying for insects and disease on flowers and shrubs, weeding, watering, spreading mulch. Requisitions supplies and equipment for use in department activities. Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care or normal business functions. Inspects all equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety. Prepares and submits reports as directed by the administrator. Able to be on call for emergencies. Directs or performs duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, etc. May include gardening, landscaping, clean-up, snow removal, etc.  Runs errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment, and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the administrator. Responsible for the care, maintenance and repairs of institutional property, equipment and grounds as directed by the administrator. Responsible for the care and use of supplies and maintenance equipment used in performance of duties. Regular inspection of property and equipment for compliance with safety regulations. Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Experience: Previous Maintenance experience preferred. 

About NHC Fort Sanders: Our campus is home to a 166-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing Health Care Center. We see many individuals who need skilled nursing care after a stroke, joint replacement surgery, a cardiac procedure or a serious illness.

We are located at 2120 Highland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916

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