Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Worker/Assistant
Job Description

Overview
The Maintenance Worker/Assistant performs various duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Maintenance services are provided I accord wit facility policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to enhance resident comfort and enhance the quality of life.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Qualifications
? Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

? Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

? Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

? Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

? High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of one (1) year physical plant and equipment experience in an institutional environment. Vocational training in skilled trade or other relevant training preferred.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret departmental policy and procedure. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define and solve problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
To 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 key functions.

Support Services:

? Demonstrate competence in application of mechanical and technical concepts to facility plant repair and maintenance projects.

? Able to maintain all essential mechanical, electrical and patient care equipment in safe operating condition.

? 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 and to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

? Able to apply building and safety codes to facility situations and maintenance procedures and to establish 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 resident in all interactions.

? Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information in all interactions.

? Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.

? Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.

? Sufficient mobility, and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of emergency.

? Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety, including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne 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. Able to 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 of electrical supplies are interrupted.

? Maintains all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.

? Tests facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility. Monitors for the acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others.

? Inspects, tests, and maintains resent call system to ensure a functioning communication system from rooms, toilets and bathing facilities.

? Inspects physical plant for signs of rodents or pests. In cooperation with
Housekeeping Department, 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 individuals needs and abilities.

? Completes documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities as requested.

? Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education. Applies information to job responsibilities.

? Participates in fire and disaster drills. In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.

? Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership: Demonstrates willingness to take risks, generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities, selects effective team members, challenges others to learn, keeps current and integrates new information, communicates and models organization values, fosters high performance, recognizes need for and provides adequate resources.

Process Improvement: Applies PI principles, tools, and techniques; assists in data collections; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; educates new staff in team process.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; sets clear standards for performance; evaluates job performance and provides effective feedback; establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; creates and maintains reporting mechanisms.

Continuing Education: Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here representative those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasional physical effort with light to medium objects. Occasional required to lift objects of 10 to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Description Review: I understand this job description, its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties, may be altered from time to time. I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have also noted below any job duties that I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation.

Employee Signature: __________________________________Date: ________________

Supervisor’s Signature: ________________________________Date: ________________

CC: Personnel File

Employee

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Remotely:

• No