Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance AssistantMust have 1 year experience in a skilled nursing facility setting. This is a part-time position.POSITION SUMMARYThe purpose of your job position is to assist the Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day activities (installing, repairing and upkeep) of the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations that govern the facility and to ensure the safety of all residents and personnel as directed by your supervisor and/or the Administrator.The Maintenance Assistant will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReminding staff to follow all safety regulations, facility policies and hand-washing proceduresPerforming regular inspections of resident rooms for order safety and proper performance of equipmentProviding or scheduling facility repairs as neededUsing protective safety equipment as requiredMonitoring electrical and hydraulic systems routinely to ensure functionalityCoordinating routine terminal isolation procedures with nursing and housekeepingConfirming that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and storedAssisting in maintaining material data safety sheets (MSDS)Ensuring that assigned personnel wear and use protective safety equipment as requiredEnsuring that fire protection and prevention programs are maintained by all personnelMaintaining the facilities interior and exterior area neatKeeping the storage area neat and safeEnsuring all equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shiftMaintaining maintenance logs weekly, monthly and quarterly as requiredWorking within parameters of operational budgetAttending annual in-service meetingsFollow safety regulations and precautions at all timesReporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediatelyREQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or GED preferredTrade school or college courses in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, etc. a plusQualifications / ExperienceMust have minimum of 1 year experience working in skilled nursing or hospital settingMust have knowledge of carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbingMust be able to safely troubleshoot and repair equipmentMust be able to read, write, and speak the English languageMust be able to follow detailed directionsWorking ConditionsMay encounter frequent interruptions and need to reschedule maintenance activitiesMay be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times such as weekends and holidaysIs subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsMay be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesMay be required to work in cramped spaces and in adverse weather conditionsMay be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminantsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to move intermittently throughout the day in all different areas of the facilityMust be able to stand, bend and reach throughout the dayRepetitive hand motionMust be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feetAbility to read fine print on equipment or operational pamphlets