Maintenance Technician

General Job Summary:

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Technician is to assist with general maintenance items in the health care facility to ensure compliance with Life Safety Code while maintaining a safe environment for the residents.  

Duties and Responsibilities

v  Performs general maintenance within the facility and grounds such as painting, floor care, general upkeep, equipment repairs, plumbing, electrical.

v  Assists Maintenance Department with special projects as directed by the Administrator

v  Participates in the maintenance on-call rotation.

v  Ensures a safe environment.

v  Assists in the moving/arranging of equipment/supplies to assure that activity areas are ready scheduled activity functions.

v  Promptly reports any unsafe working condition.

v  Reports any accidents to manager or supervisor on duty ASAP.

v  Demonstrate knowledge of fire, general safety, and disaster plan procedures.

v  Demonstrates knowledge of proper body mechanics.

v  Operate all equipment in a safe manner.

v  Utilizes cost effective measures during job performance.

v  Follows set budgetary guidelines.

v  Interact/communicate with residents, staff, and visitors in a courteous manner.

v  Acts as a positive representative of the facility.

v  Contributes to team effort, may float to other positions as needed.

v  Communicates with employees in all departments.

v  Keeps all resident and employee information confidential.

v  Reports all complaints/grievances to the Manager or Supervisor on duty.

v  Reports actions detrimental to resident welfare to Manager or Supervisor on duty.,

v   Maintains positive, professional interaction with residents and staff.

Qualifications:

v  General Qualifications

o  Able to perform general maintenace in areas of plumbing, electrical, equipment repair, painting.

o   Sound judgment and high moral standards.

o   Sincere desire to work with the aged and those with limited capacity for self-care.

o   Ability to organize and coordinate for multiple patients.

o   Must be well-groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with patients.

o   Must be level-headed in emergency situations.

o   Must be self-motivated and have an acute sense of responsibility.

o   Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.

v  Education

o   High School Graduate or GED equivalent.             

v  Continuous Education

o   Attends and participates in continuing education programs.

v  Work Experience

o   No previous work experience is required.

o   Experience in working with individuals with limited capacity is preferred.