Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains the facility plant and essential mechanical, electrical and resident care equipment in safe operating condition.  Services provided are consistent with the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association and with all state and federal laws and regulations.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrates competence in application of mechanical and technical concepts to facility plant, repair and maintenance projects.

• Able to maintain all essential mechanical, electrical, and resident care equipment in safe operating condition.

• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of basic math to perform essential functions.

• Technical knowledge and analytic ability to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.

• Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to maintenance services and records in long-term care.

• Carries out all duties in accordance with the facility mission and philosophy.

• Demonstrates 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 family information.

• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and family property.

• Able to understand and to follow written and verbal direction.  Able to communicate effectively with staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means.

• Able to express self adequately in written and/or oral communication and to communicate effectively in a long-term care setting with residents, families, staff members, administration, representatives of community and government agencies.

• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.  Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency.

• Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely throughout building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist transfer or otherwise move residents in facility out of danger in case of emergency.

• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to need of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance, punctuality and dress code.  Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.

Education/Training/Work Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, vocational training in skilled trade or other relevant technical training.

• Certificate/Licenses: Must have a license or certificate in one of the following trades:  Plumbing, Carpentry, Electricity.

• Work Experience: Minimum two years experience in physical plant operations and equipment maintenance in an institutional health care setting.

Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

We’re an equal opportunity employer.