Plant Operations Assistant

Assist the Plant Ops Director in maintaining the building(s), equipment, and utilities in good working order and ensure facility grounds are properly maintained following facility policies.

Environment:

Work will be performed primarily indoors at a long-term healthcare facility, throughout all areas, including in resident rooms, and on carpeted and/or tiled floors. Work will also be performed routinely around other co-workers, healthcare staff, residents, and guests. Due to the nature of the facility’s business, workers may be exposed to occasional slippery floors, objects on floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials and waste (including human), blood-borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life-threatening situations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Meet the physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.

· Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.

· Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies.

· Test emergency generators weekly and monthly as required by state and federal regulations.

· Know and follow established safety rules policies and procedures of the maintenance department.

· Maintain the building in good repair and keep free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems.

· Maintain the building in compliance with federal, state, and local codes and laws.

· Perform monthly maintenance checks of the building, grounds, and facilities.

· Perform routine maintenance and repair work, such as painting, minor carpentry, repair work, changing light bulbs, and various other routine maintenance tasks.

· Coordinate maintenance work with other departments.

· Keep the grounds looking neat and cared for by mowing and trimming the grass, trimming the bushes and trees, keeping the leaves and litter picked up, the sidewalks clear of debris, and any erosion challenges under control.

· Remain on-call for facility emergencies.

· Coordinate and participate in fire safety programs and fire drills.

· Arrange for and manage outside repair, maintenance, and construction services according to procedures.

· Perform duties of washing windows and screens outside of the building.

· Keep work areas and storage rooms neat and orderly.

· Pick up work order requests daily and establish work priority.

· Inspect fire extinguishers every thirty (30) days.

· Maintain work records and schedules for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance.

· Keep required records and submit them to the Administrator when required.

· Cooperate with and support other department supervisors and employees.

· Other special projects and duties, as assigned