Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

Status: Non-Exempt

Positions Summary:

Assists in the maintenance of the facility, equipment and grounds to ensure a safe viable maintenance program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides maintenance and repairs involving the buildings, equipment and grounds. Changes screens and storm windows and performs housekeeping duties in high places. Runs errands as requested. Assists in handling incoming and outgoing freight. Services wheelchairs and geri- chairs and moves resident oxygen as required. Changes light bulbs as required and is responsible for maintaining plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electricity and removing snow and trash from facility. Remains on call for emergencies. Responsible for mechanical maintenance of facility vehicles. Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and facility needs. Represents Vita Healthcare in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others.

Required Competencies:

QUALITY & PRODUCTIVITY

Provides high quality services, processes and programs while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance the facility. Meets or exceeds goals and objectives and consistently engages in productive work effort requiring, minimal direction from manager.

PROFESSIONALISM

Demonstrates self-control by maintaining composure in difficult situations; deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations. Projects a professional image of oneself and the organization and demonstrates a positive attitude towards work and the organization.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Demonstrates commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions.

COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK

Supports a positive team environment in which employees participate, respect and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results. Builds and sustains cooperative working relationships and demonstrates a positive attitude in work assignments and interaction with others.

COMMUNICATION

Expresses self in a knowledgeable, coherent, and professional manner. Works to resolve conflict and promotes an open and honest environment for feedback and constructive criticism.

LEADERSHIP

Provides direction and motivation and sets an example through open communication and modeling best practices. Provides appropriate advice, on- going feedback, support and resources to improve effectiveness of individuals and departments.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School graduate or graduate of Technical School preferred. Must be able to effectively communicate with older adults in a manner that conveys warmth and professionalism

LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION

Must have valid Maryland driver's license.