Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker - Bedford County Nursing Home

Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker

General Description:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing intermediate, semiskilled maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds, as well as custodial task. Will perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, grounds work, snow removal and general mechanical repairs as needed at the nursing home facility. Monitors all areas of nursing home, grounds and vehicles for potential safety concerns and reports to supervisor. Work is performed under direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

·Monitors building, grounds and vehicles for potential safety concerns. Maintains and/or repairs areas in need by performing basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting or other necessary mechanical repairs. Reports unsafe conditions to the Nursing Home Administrator.

·Responds to all maintenance needs as documented in the maintenance logs on each nursing unit and kitchen.

·Serves as an on call employee for after-hours maintenance needs of Bedford County Nursing Home as well as Bedford County as scheduled.

·Performs grounds maintenance such as cutting trees, shrubs, grass, weeding, etc. Installs landscaping materials such as rock and mulch.

·Performs snow and ice removal from sidewalks, steps, driveway, and parking areas.

·Utilizing Bedford County Nursing Home vehicle, transports supplies and equipment as necessary. Provides staff transportation during inclement weather events as needed.

·Repairs doors, locks, windows. Checks security locks and keypads.

·Inspects roof for leaks during weather events. Repairs roof and gutters. Replaces ceiling tiles as needed.

·Assists in vehicle maintenance. Keeps vehicles in clean and proper working order.

·Performs preventative and routine maintenance on facility equipment. Keeps equipment in clean and working order. Maintains equipment maintenance and inspections reports.

·Maintains stock rooms, laundry areas, and maintenance work areas in clean and organized manner. Secures and maintains documentation of inventory of supplies and other required records.

·Assists with monitoring and securing adequate supply of linens, cleaning and custodial supplies.

·Routinely updates Maintenance Supervisor on needed repairs and progress toward completion of repairs and assigned tasks.

·Removes waste / trash from the facility.

·Politely responds to general questions from staff, residents, and families; provides directions or refers individual to the appropriate person for further assistance.

·Assists with the preservation and security of facilities by locking doors and windows; notifies supervisor, management or 911 of unusual or suspicious activities.

·Participates in employee meetings and trainings as necessary.

·Provides coverage and fills in for housekeeping and laundry employees in the event of staff shortages as needed.

·Performs special projects as assigned.

·Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by management.

·Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability.

·Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work as necessary.

Education /Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Demonstrated experience in building maintenance required. Two years experience and stable work history preferred. Former working experience in a long term nursing facility helpful.

Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check, a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment.

EOE / ADA / Minorities / Females / Vets

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.33 - $18.99 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person