Maintenance Director

Maintenance Worker/Assistant

Job Description

Department: Environmental Services

Reports to: Maintenance Director or Environmental Services Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Worker/Assistant performs various duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Maintenance services are provided in accordance with facility policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to enhance resident comfort and enhance the quality of life.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

•        High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

•        Minimum of one (1) year physical plant and equipment experience in an institutional

environment.

•        Vocational training in skilled trade or other relevant training preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

• Freedom from use of and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

• Meets state and federal criminal background check requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

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

•        Able to maintain all essential mechanical, electrical and patient 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.

•        Sufficient interpersonal skills to interact with facility staff and residents to answer questions and to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

•        Able to apply building and safety codes to facility situations and maintenance procedures and to establish criteria to assure that services provided meet acceptable standards of quality.

•        Carries out all duties in accord 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 facility information in all interactions.

•        Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility

property.

•        Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.

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

•        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.

•        Demonstrate ability to complete duties/projects within allotted time.

•        Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned. Able to respond to needs of facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

•        Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others.

•        Conducts scheduled maintenance throughout physical plant and for all equipment.

•        Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits, fire detection alarms and extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event of electrical supplies are interrupted.

•        Maintains all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.

•        Tests facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility. Monitors for the acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others.

•        Inspects, tests, and maintains resent call system to ensure a functioning communication system from rooms, toilets and bathing facilities.

•        Inspects physical plant for signs of rodents or pests. In cooperation with Housekeeping

Department, implements effective pest control system to eliminate any rodents and pests.

•        Maintains adequate and comfortable lighting levels, appropriate for tasks, without glare.

Lighting supports independent functioning and task performance of residents.

•        Post signs to identify smoking and non-smoking areas.

•        Responds to emergency maintenance needs promptly.

•        Maintains furniture and equipment appropriate to individual’s needs and abilities.

•        Completes documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities as requested.

•        Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education. Applies information to job responsibilities.

•        Participates in fire and disaster drills. In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.

•        Perform other duties as assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to speak and write in the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively with supervisor, staff members, residents and their family members.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Applies process improvement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in daily work.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats other with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; follows the chain of command to resolve issues and/or conflicts.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Attends in-services and continuing education programs.

RESIDENT RIGHTS

Promotes and protects resident’s rights; treats residents with dignity and respect; protects resident’s personal belongings; reports suspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards; supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.

INFECTION CONTROL

Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation and standard precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross contamination.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Computer knowledge and use is required. Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects

confidentiality of Resident information; protects data against loss or destruction; logs onto the system using own password; logs off the system when leaving the work station; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues; reviews data and identifies trends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noises level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ENVIRONMENT OF CARE

Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; maintains emergency supplies and equipment; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Report issues affecting resident care to the Administrator. If issues continue, the Corporate Compliance Officer should be contacted immediately through the Concern Resolution Program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, squatting, bending, lifting and carrying, as well as other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description of Maintenance Worker its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties, may be altered from time to time. I have also noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have also noted below any job that I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation.

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