Maintenance Assistant - Fulltime AM shift

Pay: $22–$24/hour
Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 72 hours per pay period Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend
On-Call: Required, with a minimum of 4 hours worked when called in

Position Summary: The Maintenance Assistant maintains the facility, grounds, and equipment in a safe, clean, and effective manner. Duties include routine repairs, groundskeeping, equipment maintenance, cleaning, and responding to maintenance needs. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, background check, and boiler license or ability to obtain one within three months. Candidates must be able to work independently, meet physical job requirements, follow safety and infection control procedures, and support a safe, comfortable environment for residents. Holiday rotation.

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

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

1. The must be able to meet the following physical requirements to complete duties listed in the job description:

a. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and kneel occasionally.

b. Must be able to twist, reach above shoulder height, push/pull wheelchair or cart frequently.

c. Must be able to be on their feet for most of their shift as assigned.

d. Must be able to push, pull, move or lift a minimum of 75 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

e. Must be able to lift 75-200 pounds occasionally.

f. Must be able to read and understand hand writing, regular print and directions. Must be able to write in a legible manner. Vision must be appropriate to read regular 10 point print with or without corrective lens.

g. Must be able to hear sounds of resident calls for assistance when the resident is not within their sight or equipment running.

2. Must be able to work independently up to 100% of the time.

3. Must be able to work on call, every third weekend, and holidays. Overtime on occasion may be required.

4. Must complete Criminal Background check as required to assure qualification for employment.

5. Must understand and practice Standard Precautions of Infection Control.

6. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet insurance carrier requirements for driving organizations vehicles.

7. Must possess a Boilers license or be able to obtain one within three months of employment.

8. Must possess at a minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.

Job Accountabilities

1. Develop and maintain effective communication & cooperation with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that all services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

2. Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.

3. Understand and perform job functions in relationship to environmental care. Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, sweeping, trimming etc., as necessary/directed.

4. Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.

5. Clean windows and screens as directed. Perform carpet cleaning per schedule.

6. Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.

7. Replace burned out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.

8. Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.

9. Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures.

10. Maintain a clean working environment by returning and storing equipment properly before leaving work areas for breaks and at the end of the day.

11. Maintain a clean environment and in good repair for the resident. Follow proper infection control practices in all aspects of work.

a) Recognize safety responsibilities of employee for the resident. Report occupational hazards and/or incidents of injury, to appropriate personnel, in accordance with facility policy and procedures.

b) Recognize employee’s responsibility for his / her own safety while on the job and for the safety of others. Recognize and remove environmental dangers.

c) Keep work area free of hazardous conditions, to assure that all established safety rules/regulations are followed at all times.

12. Use safety devices, when appropriate, and implement their use.

13. Apply proper body mechanics with lifting and moving objects.

14. Refer to and use MSDS established polices and procedures when necessary.

15. Develop knowledge of actions to be implemented in emergency situations.

16. Practice fire safety and accident prevention procedures.

17. Participate in disaster planning drills (fire, tornado, severe weather, etc.) when on duty.

18. Maintain calm manner in tense situations. Must be able to cope with the stressors of the environment.

19. Inform supervisor of supply needs and replenish work areas as needed.

20. Ensure that facility equipment is properly maintained for residents comfort.

21. Report malfunctions to supervisor if not able to repair, as soon as possible.

22. Maintain awareness and adhere to policy and procedures governing the operation of Glenwood Village Care Center.

a. Attend orientation and receive instruction regarding department duties.

b. Attend general orientation and assigned in service education programs.

c. Understand use of department procedure manual.

d. Must understand and adhere to Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Policy.

e. Must adhere to HIPPA privacy rules and regulations.

f. Report fraud/suspected incidents to Administrator.

g. Uphold Resident Rights at all times.

23. Demonstrate dependable professional work habits.

a. Adhere to requirements set forth in personnel policy manual

1. Report absences, according to policy.

2. Come to work on time and when scheduled.

3. Make suggestions, complaints, or grievances in a constructive manner.

4. Handle work related situations regarding staff with confidentiality.

5. Maintain good personal hygiene and grooming. Come to work clean and neat.

6. Wear proper uniform. Jeans may be worn per personnel policy manual.

7. Name must be identifiable on shirt while working.

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