Maintenance

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Job description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Maintenance Tech position is to assist the maintenance department with the general upkeep and appearance of the facility to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Participates in setting maintenance standards.
• Performing light repairs.
• Performing assisting skilled staff when needed.
• Ensure seasonal tasks are completed (i.e. mowing the grass, shoveling sidewalks)
• Assist with moving of furniture, handling equipment.
• Reporting any issue that require further attention to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment used in the handling of infectious materials is available and easily accessible to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Label or tag equipment contaminated with blood or other infectious materials prior to sending for repair or decontamination.

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.

· Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.

· Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

· Ability to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of work areas; must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for order, safety, and proper performance of equipment.

· Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works throughout the facility (i.e. resident rooms, therapy rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule maintenance activities.
• Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to work in cramped spaces and in adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

· Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires infrequent lifting of more weight up to 50 pounds. Occasional pushing and pulling of carts.

· May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.