MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

POSITION:The Maintenance Assistant is responsible to assist the Maintenance Director in maintaining the community in good repair at all times, including both the interior and exterior surfaces, fixtures and mechanical systems.REPORTING:This position is responsible to the Maintenance Director.FLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Maintain all interior fixtures in good repair including walls, woodwork, handrails, nurse call systems, light fixtures, furniture, etc., in accordance with established proceduresMaintain plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems according to established procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and county, state, and federal laws and regulations, as applicable.Troubleshoot failures in plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning or appropriate ventilation systems and obtain the services of appropriate licensed service firms, under direction from the Maintenance DirectorCheck Maintenance Log. Routinely and promptly repair and document correctionsRespond promptly to emergency repair requestsAssist the Maintenance Director with keeping the Maintenance Log up to date by completing and noting routine maintenance checks, including:Running the emergency generator (every 14 days)Checking fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors and sprinkler systemsChecking water temperatures (daily)Checking, oiling and cleaning community fans (monthly)Notation of all service company visitsChecking oxygen rooms and/or s systems (weekly)Checking call lights (daily - monthly)Cleaning and replacing filters on ventilation systemKeep the exterior of the building in good repair, including:Painting as necessarySemi-annual pipe and duct cleaningKeeping grounds neat and cleanMaintain workshop and mechanical room in a neat and clean condition and free from hazards. Ensure that paints and other flammable materials are properly storedClean garbage cans and refuse areaGeneral repair, including fixing:Broken windows and screensLoose handrails or grab barsLoose or wobbly furniture legsLoose door knobs or door fixturesRepair and maintain wheelchairsPeriodically inspect and clean roof and gutters and repair same if necessaryAssure the preventative maintenance schedule is met and properly recorded:Mechanical patient liftsGrease trap kitchenDryers and washersRefrigerator and freezersDishwasherIce MachinesShower chairsHair DryersShower hosesSuction machinesGeneratorCall SystemHeating/cooling systemVehicles of communityEt CeteraAssist the Maintenance Director in maintaining required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and communityPractice safety procedures of the department and communityReact appropriately to emergencies and disaster situationsAssist Maintenance Director in Quality Assurance Program initiativesBe courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all community personnel, residents and publicAttend in-service training and other staff meetings as requiredAttend and participate in community committee meetings as requiredResponsible for or assisting in conducting monthly Fire Drills, Internal Disaster and every six (6) months the External and Mass Casualty DrillsJOB FUNCTIONS:Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactionsAppreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and community informationDemonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and community propertyMust be neat and clean and well groomed appearanceAbility to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the departmentAbility to perform a variety of maintenance tasks in health care setting. Including some carpentry, plumbing, painting, cleaning and general repairAbility to work independentlyAbility to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical failures in community’s systemsDependabilityOther duties as assignedPHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.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 meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Frequent crawling, climbing, bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop and pull.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Primarily inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferredLicense: None RequiredWork Experience:1 year experience in at least one of the following fields:General maintenance (institution or building)Carpentry or community constructionPlumbing and/or electricalAppliance maintenanceLanguage Skills:Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.Mathematical Skills:Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.Communication Skills:Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr