Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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Purpose of Job Position

The primary purpose of the job position is to implement required maintenance procedures in an efficient, cost-effective manner meeting all federal, state, and local requirements while providing a safe environment for our residents. As Maintenance Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Education & Qualifications

·        Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.

·        Maintenance apprenticeship desirable.

·        A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment.

·        Must be in good physical and mental health.

·        Ability to work independently or part of a group.

·        Effectively communicate with others.

Experience

·        Previous long-term care experience is desirable.

·        Experience in basic repair and maintenance such as plumbing, carpentry and painting.

Specific Job Functions

·        Maintains facility by repairing walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows, removing trash, etc.

·        Moves furniture in order to complete assignments

·        Coordinates daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas

·        Assist in terminal cleaning of resident room upon transfer, discharge, or death

·        Follows maintenance schedule/instruction from supervisor and as outlined in established maintenance policies and procedures

·        Performs routine maintenance and repair on facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed in accordance with established procedures

·        Completes maintenance request slips and turns them into supervisor

·        Performs routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc. as necessary or directed

·        Replaces burned out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights

·        Ensures the operation of machinery, mechanical equipment and upkeep of facility by assisting department in Preventative Maintenance Program

·        May assume on call responsibilities as scheduled, including weekends and holidays

·        Performs unscheduled or emergency maintenance tasks as directed

·        Assist in smooth operation of maintenance department

Specific Requirements

·             Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.

·             Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

·             Knowledge of elderly ill and/or disabled.

·             Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

·             Must be able to relate information concerning resident’s condition.

·             Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.

·             Follows and understands written and oral directions.

·             Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales).

·             Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

·             Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

·             Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

·             Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

·             Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

·             Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with resident personnel, and support agencies.

·             Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

·             Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 (fifty) pounds to a minimum height of 4 (four) feet and be able to push, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 2 (two) feet.

·             May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.