Maintenance Assistant

Posted: Friday, 15 August 2025
Valid Thru: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Index Requested on: 08/15/2025 07:44:57
Indexed on: 08/15/2025 07:44:57

Location: Knoxville, TN, 37901, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

NHC HealthCare Fort Sanders is hiring!

Description:

Maintenance Assistant

Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3: 30 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

EOE

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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