Maintenance Technician (Part time)

Position Authority and Accountability:

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs within the scope of skills, knowledge, and professional licensure or certification. Functions with some latitude in areas of technical expertise, and within constraints of established policy, practice and procedure under the on-site supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor

Training/Education/Licensure/Skills or Proficiency Requirements:

Functional literacy in written and spoken English.

Working knowledge and skills in maintenance procedures and mechanical operations such as plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, carpentry, painting, and lawn care.

Proficiency with tools and equipment used in maintenance/repair work.

Effective skills in communication and supervision.

General Functions:

Accepts assigned duties, instructions, or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of command.

Observes safety hazards and emergency situations, and reports to appropriate person or takes corrective action according to establish procedures, works safely without danger to self or others.

Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality, complies with attendance policies.

Assumes accountability for information in personnel policies.

Reports for work with clean, neat uniform and personal appearance, consistently presents a professional image.

Maintains confidentiality of resident, employee and facility information.

Participates in in-service training programs and completes assignments and return demonstrations as required.

Assume accountability for using, maintaining and storing facility property according to established policy.

Acts as a role model for subordinate staff and other personnel.

Job Functions:

Adherence to policies and procedures, and for occupational safety procedure compliance.

Follow maintenance procedures consistent with regulations and standards of institutional maintenance.

Conducts fire and disaster drills, inspections and training.

Maintains checklists and work logs for regularly scheduled maintenance tasks. Maintains records and statistics with regard to workload.

Monitors the operation and condition of equipment and reports repairs as needed. Recommends replacement of obsolete and/or damaged equipment.

Participates in the choice of service providers and supply vendors.

Establishes and maintains adequate inventories of maintenance tools, chemicals and supplies.

Participates in formal and informal continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge of trends and practices in institutional maintenance.

Arranges in-service training programs for maintenance staff and monitors participation.

Uses chemicals and supplies according to instructions and with proper protective equipment.

Practices infection control, universal precautions, and other preventive/protective and safety procedures as instructed.

Uses equipment according to instructions and with proper precautions.

Reports repair needs to administrator appropriate.

Performs other maintenance or support services or projects as assigned by supervisor.

Physical, Sensory/Cognitive, Emotional Requirements:

The following not meant to be all inclusive but rather exemplary of the types of activities involved in the performance of the position.

Routinely engages in these activities while determining the condition of equipment, performing assigned tasks safely and accurately, and while doing record keeping and paperwork associated with supervisory position.

Routinely engages in medium physical activity with occasional heavy work. Lifts/pushes/pulls equipment in excess of 50 lbs. Occasionally performs heavy activity pushing/pulling equipment of 100 lbs. or more, such as floor scrubbers, lifting materials/supplies over 50 lbs. such as bags of water softener salt.

Routinely maintains physical equilibrium to safely lift/move equipment, climb on step stools or service ladders, lifting and carrying as described above.

Engages in these activities several times each work shift while monitoring/repairing heating and cooling equipment, plumbing, electrical systems and performing painting, wall cleaning, and in monitoring work performed by subordinates.

Routinely processes and produces written information such as policies and procedures, instructions, work schedules, work order system, purchase orders, and performance appraisals. Routinely uses visual observation in determining condition of equipment, performing repairs and preventive maintenance according to written instructions, determining effectiveness and accuracy of work performed, recognizing posted notices, recognizing labels and precautions on supplies and equipment.

Routinely recognizes operation sounds of equipment and auditory signals or alarms, wanderer monitoring system signal, soft voices of elderly, verbal communication within the work place.

Routinely observes for odors relevant to equipment and system malfunctions and other environmental health and safety issues.

Routinely interacts in an environment dependent upon audible and intelligible verbalizations.

Routinely interacts with individuals (residents, family members, and staff) who may be discourteous, tactless, demanding, verbally and/or physically threatening or abusive, angry or hostile, emotionally vulnerable or mentally ill, vulgar, and mean-natured. Routinely called upon to control own emotions and behavior to protect residents rights and to respond professionally with respect and dignity.

Environmental/Occupational Exposures:

Individuals must be able to use protective equipment and take proper precautions and emergency measures.

Is considered at risk for exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards related to operation and repair of equipment; extremes in hot/cold outdoor temperatures; chemicals associated with repairs and heavy cleaning.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Marion, IA 52302 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marion, IA 52302: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person