Maintenance Tech

Job Details Job Location: Menlo Park, CA 94025 Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year Maintenance Director The Maintenance Director is responsible for maintaining the facility in good repair at all times, and oversees the Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry departments. Essential Job Functions Manage and supervise the Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry departments Ensure that all interior fixtures such as walls, woodwork, handrails, nurses call systems, light fixtures, furniture, etc. are in good repair, according to established procedures Ensure that plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are maintained according to established procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and county, state, and federal laws and regulations 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 Administrator Respond promptly and provide direction for emergency repair requests Ensure that the Maintenance Log is up to date, including: Running the emergency generator (every 14 days) Checking fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors and sprinkler systems Checking water temperatures (daily) Checking, oiling and cleaning facility fans (monthly) Notation of all service company visits Checking oxygen rooms and/or s systems (weekly) Checking call lights (daily - monthly) Cleaning and replacing filters on ventilation system Ensure that the exterior of the building is in good repair, including: Painting as necessary Semi-annual pipe and duct cleaning Keeping grounds neat and clean Maintaining workshop and mechanical room in a neat and clean condition and free from hazards. Ensure that paints and other flammable materials are properly stored Cleaning garbage cans and refuse area Oversee general repair, including fixing: Broken windows and screens Loose handrails or grab bars Loose or wobbly furniture legs Loose door knobs or door fixtures Repair and maintain wheelchairs Periodically inspect and clean roof and gutters and repair same if necessary Assure the preventative maintenance schedule is met and properly recorded: Mechanical patient lifts Kitchen grease trap Washers and dryers Refrigerators and freezers Dishwasher Ice Machines Shower chairs Hair Dryers Shower hoses Suction machines Generator Call system Heating and cooling system Facility vehicles Any other devices or systems Maintain required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility Practice safety procedures of the department and facility React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations Participate in Quality Assurance programs Oversee the maintenance, housekeeping and laundry departments, including receiving reports from and providing guidance to the Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisors/Leads Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public Attend in‑service training and other staff meetings as required Attend and participate in facility committee meetings as required Responsible for conducting or overseeing monthly Fire Drills, Internal Disaster and every six (6) months the External and Mass Casualty Drills Job Functions Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department Ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks in health care setting, including some carpentry, plumbing, painting, cleaning and general repair Ability to work independently Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical failures in facility’s systems Dependability Other duties as assigned Qualifications / Requirements Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred License: None Required Work Experience: 1 year experience in at least one of the following fields: General maintenance (institution or building) Carpentry or facility construction Plumbing and/or electrical Appliance maintenance Language 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 Physical Capacities: Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; 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; meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination; able to stand for extended periods of time; able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; frequent crawling, climbing, bending, squatting, twisting and reaching; able to bend, squat, push, stoop and pull; able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position Physical and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP