Maintenance Assistant

General Purpose:

To assist the Director of Maintenance in maintaining the grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, to assist in ensuring that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions
• Must speak and understand English
• Positive attitude toward the elderly

Essential Job Functions:

Maintenance Functions

Duties:

Assist the Director of Maintenance in maintaining the facility in good repair; perform and assist in routine grounds-keeping tasks and maintenance of the grounds, parking areas and driveways; perform and assist in routine plumbing, plastering, painting, lighting, electrical, carpentry and mechanical maintenance and repairs of the facility, equipment and HVAC systems; clean windows, screens and high areas; perform duties as directed or required, in compliance with established Universal Precautions, fire, safety, infection control, isolation and sanitation procedures; promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and defective equipment to the Director of Maintenance; and, ensure that work areas are clean, free of hazardous conditions and that all tools and supplies are properly stored to ensure compliance with established regulations and procedures at all times as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

Provides security services as needed to provide safety to the Residents/Patients and Employees within the facility and on facility property.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):

Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents and personnel and ability to remain calm under stress. Ability to lift heavy objects.

Resident’ Rights Functions

Duties:

Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and, follow residents’ personal and property rights at all times.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):

Ability to communicate with residents and ability to remain calm under stress.

Other Job Functions:

Administrative Functions

Duties

Assist in ensuring that maintenance schedules are followed and file complaints and grievances with the Director of Maintenance.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):

Ability to communicate with residents and personnel and ability to read and write in English.

Staff Development Functions

Duties

Attend and participate in training, in-service educational activities, workshops and seminars as directed.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):

Ability to understand and follow training and in-service education.

Equipment and Supply Functions

Duties:

Ensure that an adequate level of supplies is maintained at all times and advise the Director of Maintenance of supply needs; assist in lifting and moving heavy equipment and supplies; and, ensure that all equipment is in proper working order at all times and promptly report any malfunctions, breakdowns and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Director.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):

Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells, ability to read and write in English and ability to communicate with residents and personnel. Ability to lift heavy objects.

All other Duties as Assigned