Maintenance Assistant
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Part-Time Maintenance Worker/Assistant to Maintenance DirectorJob DescriptionDepartment: Environmental ServicesReports to: Maintenance DirectorPOSITION SUMMARYThe Maintenance Worker/Assistant performs various duties to maintain a clean and safe environmentfor patients, staff and visitors. Maintenance services are provided in accordance with facility policiesand procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to enhance residentcomfort and enhance the quality of life.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/or Experience:• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.• Minimum of one (1) year physical plant and equipment experience in an institutionalenvironment.• Vocational training in skilled trade or other relevant training preferred.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:• NoneMinimum 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 RESPONSIBILITIESTo 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 keyfunctions.• Demonstrate competence in application of mechanical and technical concepts to facility plantrepair and maintenance projects.• Able to maintain all essential mechanical, electrical and patient care equipment in safe operatingcondition.• 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 andto make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.• Able to apply building and safety codes to facility situations and maintenance procedures and toestablish 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 residentin all interactions.• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information inall interactions.Maintenance Worker/Assistant• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facilityproperty.• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.• Sufficient mobility, and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety atall times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case ofemergency.• Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplacesafety, including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for bloodborne 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. Ableto 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 ofelectrical supplies are interrupted.• Maintains all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication roomrefrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.• Tests facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essentiallocations of facility. Monitors for the acceptable range of temperatures and immediately startsrepairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others.• Inspects, tests, and maintains resent call system to ensure a functioning communication systemfrom rooms, toilets and bathing facilities.• Inspects physical plant for signs of rodents or pests. In cooperation with HousekeepingDepartment, 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 tojob responsibilities.• Participates in fire and disaster drills. In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties toassure resident safety.• Perform other duties as assigned.LANGUAGE SKILLSMust be able to speak and write in the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able toexpress self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively withsupervisor, staff members, residents and their family members.Maintenance Worker/AssistantREASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret avariety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Applies processimprovement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in daily work.INTERPERSONAL SKILLSDemonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats otherswith dignity and respect; seeks feedback; follows the chain of command to resolve issues and/orconflicts.CONTINUING EDUCATIONAttends in-services and continuing education programs.RESIDENT RIGHTSPromotes and protects resident's rights; treats residents with dignity and respect; protects resident'spersonal belongings; reports suspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints inaccordance with current professional standards; supports independent expression, choice and decisionmaking consistent with applicable law and regulation.INFECTION CONTROLApplies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation andstandard precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employeehealth program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectiouswaste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstratesunderstanding of cross contamination.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, commonfractions, and decimals.INFORMATION MANAGEMENTComputer knowledge and use is required. Enters or records data timely and accurately; protectsconfidentiality of Resident information; protects data against loss or destruction; logs onto the systemusing own password; logs off the system when leaving the work station; reports suspected violation ofsecurity/confidentiality issues; reviews data and identifies trends.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those and employee encounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or causticchemicals. The noises level in the work environment is usually moderate.ENVIRONMENT OF CAREDemonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills;maintains emergency supplies and equipment; demonstrates understanding of safety and securityprocedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materialsplan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.CORPORATE COMPLIANCEReport issues affecting resident care to the Administrator. If issues continue, the Corporate ComplianceOfficer should be contacted immediately through the Concern Resolution Program.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals 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 andcarrying, as well as other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required tolift and/or move up to 75 pounds.JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEWI understand this job description of Maintenance Worker its requirements, and that I am expected tocomplete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties, may be altered from time to time. I have alsonoted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have alsonoted below any job that I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation.IND123----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------