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Position Overview

Assists with facility maintenance, including physical plant, mechanical, electrical and resident care equipment to help provide a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Skills & Requirements: Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language, must be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any situation, including difficult ones; must be able to make independent decisions when necessary; must have the ability to follow maintenance department guidelines as outlined by the facility and other regulations governing maintenance of a long-term care facility; must be able to move frequently throughout the workday; must be able to lift 40 lbs floor to waist; lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.

Experience: Minimum of one year experience with physical plant, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; long-term care or other health care setting experience is preferred. Working Conditions Primarily works in an throughout the facility; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; exposed to both inside and outside weather conditions and temperatures; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs; primary responsibility is service to the residents but also deals with visitors, government personnel, etc.

; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, etc., including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Competencies of Position Professionalism: Reports to work on time and as scheduled; works in unison with all staff; displays a willingness to help others; embraces constructive criticism; presents a friendly and professional attitude.

Resident Rights: Promptly reports resident grievances to supervisors; treats all resident care information with confidentiality; continuously monitors assigned areas to ensure residents are treated fairly and with dignity and respect at all times (e.g., knocking on resident doors before entering room). Organizational and Communication Skills: Ability to multi-task and is detail-oriented; possesses the ability to effectively prioritize matters promptly and appropriately; understands the importance of follow-up; builds rapport with residents and families through listening attentively and effectively following up; able to effectively communicate individually or as a group.

Safety Awareness : Follows safety program guidelines; immediately reports accidents and incidents to supervisors; identifies unsafe working areas and promptly reports to supervisors; promotes safety by working as safely and efficiently as possible; consistently follows infection control and universal precautions and other guidelines; identifies and corrects or reports hazardous conditions to supervisors; understands facility emergency and evacuation protocols.

Customer Service : Treats all residents, families, co-workers and supervisors with dignity and respect and takes initiative to exceed customer expectations; professionally represents the facility, self and position to visitors and residents; shows genuine concern for the residents; proactively identifies needs of the physical plant; demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to help to all visitors and residents; remains sensitive to all needs through listening, observing and responding appropriately for the position held.

Essential Job Duties

1. Assists with all areas of maintenance, including heating and air, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, repairs, painting, renovations, deep cleaning and overall physical plant care.
2. Assists in maintaining a log of repairs and associated costs.
3. Identifies, diagnoses and assists with repairing technical and mechanical problems.
4. Works closely with outside contractors and vendors.
5. Assists in ensuring compliance with building and safety codes.
6. Assists with maintaining facility grounds to ensure a neat and clean curb appeal.
7. Assists with ordering supplies and equipment for maintenance department.
8. Assists with emergency needs related to physical plant.
9. Responsible for testing and maintenance of the power system to ensure entrances, exits, fire alarms, extinguishers and life support systems are operational at all times.
10. Maintains all facility equipment to ensure safe operation. Other Job Duties
11. Assists with security of the building when on-site.
12. Assists with incoming and outgoing freight deliveries/shipments.
13. Assists with moving furniture or other heavy equipment upon request.
14. Assists with repair of items on work orders to meet resident needs.
15. Follows a schedule for equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
16. Assists with department inspections to provide a safe and clean environment for residents and staff.
17. Makes recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor regarding repairs and maintenance needs.
18. Notifies the Maintenance Supervisor when supplies are low.
19. Assists with set-up of tables, chairs and other items for events, training, etc