Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician performs repairs (both minor and major). S/he implements regular and preventive maintenance programs that promote a sense of well-being and aesthetic appeal for residents and staff and communicates with the Maintenance Director on the condition of buildings and equipment.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Maintains a clean laundry room in an orderly manner and stores chemicals in accordance with product or supervisor instruction.
• Follows standards and practices for the use of specific chemicals.
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills.
• Works effectively within the work-order system.
• Performs general maintenance work (light electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.).
• Demonstrates the interest and ability to learn new skills and techniques as needed.
• Demonstrates proper usage of chemicals and equipment.
• Participates in in-service training as required by state regulations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Demonstrates proper usage of chemicals and equipment.
• Familiar with emergency procedures if chemicals are misused.
• Possesses the mechanical skills necessary for accomplishing repairs on systems and buildings.

Physical Job Analysis:

The principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job.

Frequency - Frequency

Unanticipated - Seldom(1-5% of time) - Occasional(6-33% of time) - Frequent(34-66% of time) - Constant(67-100% of time)

LIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS) - EQUIPMENT

Objects up to 10 lbs. - X - Transfer Devices/Gait Belts - X

Objects 11-20 lbs. - X - Kitchen Equipment - X

Objects 21-35 lbs. - X - Ladders - X

Objects 36-75 lbs.* - X - Maintenance Equipment - X

Objects 76-100lbs.* - X - Tablets/Computers/Office - X

*Weights in excess of 35 lbs. will be reviewed for 2-person or mechanical assist - Vehicles/Driving - X

PUSH/ PULL FORCE ** - ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Wheelchair with Resident 10-50lbs. - X - Indoors - X

Resident Lift Equipment 10-60 lbs. - X - Outdoors - X

2 Wheel Dolly/ 4 Wheel Cart 5-35lbs. - X - Extreme Heat - X

Floor Cleaning Equipment 5-25 lbs. - X - Extreme Cold - X

**Push/pull force is measured as the peak force required to start object moving - Dusty - X

POSTURES - Excessive Noise - X

Sitting - X - RESIDENT MOBILITY ASSISTANCE

Standing - X - One/two person manual transfer(up to 35 lbs. lifting force per person) - X

Walking on even surface - X - Bed positioning(lateral movement of resident in bed) - X

Walking on uneven surface - X - Chair boosting(assisting resident to sit up in a chair) - X

Climbing/Stairs - X - Assist Walking with Gait Belt - X

Bend/Stoop/Twist - X - ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Crouching/Squatting - X - Physical Exams or Health Screenings (as required by state)

Kneel/Crawling - X - TB Test

Reach Above Shoulders - X - Annual Flu Shot

Reach Waist to Shoulders - X - COVID Vaccinations and Boosters

Reach Below Waist - X - Personal Protective Equipment (nitrile gloves, gown, mask, etc.)

Repetitive Arm Use - X - N95 Respirator (must be clean shaven such that any facial hair does not impact the respirator seal)

Repetitive Wrist/Hand Use - X - Exposure to House Pets

Hand grasping (power grip) - X - Exposure to Needles and Sharps

Fine manipulationhands/fingers - X

When working with our resident population, you may on occasion be exposed to certain risks related to medical conditions or progressive diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. These risks include communicable diseases as well as agitation and/or aggressive behaviors which may be verbal or physical. Because you are working so closely with the resident, you may be the target of this aggression. Understanding that these behaviors are related to a medical condition and/or disease process and are not in any way personal, is key to maintaining dignity and respect for our residents in all avenues of care. Benchmark is committed to workplace safety, and to the extent there is any concern relating to safety hazards in the performance of the job, you should immediately report your concerns as directed in the Employee Handbook.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.