Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by assisting the Maintenance Director in providing a maintenance, repair and safety program involving all properties of the United Pioneer Home including its grounds.

Maintenance Functions

Performs a variety of repair and painting tasks

Performs cleaning tasks such as carpet shampooing and floor cleaning

Performs grounds maintenance such as snow removal

Handles incoming and outgoing deliveries and stocks supply closets

Removes and stores refuse such as recyclables, hazardous waste, ordinary refuse

Utilizes appropriate procedures, equipment, and chemicals according to infection control standards

Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines

Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner

Runs errands as requested

Reports any equipment malfunction to the Maintenance Director

Personnel Functions

Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled

Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the maintenance department or inter-departmental personnel

Completes assigned training in a timely manner

Learns and follows fire and other work safety policies

Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect of Residents per facility policy

Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)

Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day

Follows all facility policies and procedures

Follows the direction of the Maintenance Director, Administrator and/or Director of Nursing

Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law

Performs other duties as qualified for and as directed

Requirements:

Qualifications

Able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English

Able to read and follow labels and instructions

Basic working knowledge of various trade fundamentals such as plumbing, electricity and carpentry

Aptitude and desire to learn all aspects of nursing home maintenance

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Available to assume on-call duties on alternating weekends

Minimum age 18

Other Skills and Abilities Required

Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity

Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of Resident information, per HIPAA regulations

Strong time management and teamwork skills

Ability to prioritize duties and to understand and follow work assignments

Customer service oriented

Ability to work with motorized equipment as required

Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule

Ability to problem solve and apply knowledge and resources in response to a variety of maintenance situations

Physical Requirements

Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements for up to 8 hours per shift

Ability to work in awkward positions such as lying down, bending over, lying on side, leaning forward, kneeling, reaching above head frequently, climbing, using repetitive shoulder and arm motions

Ability to work in confined spaces such as crawl space, attic, under sinks, etc.

Ability to work in all types of weather

Adequate strength and endurance to perform assigned tasks

Able to lift up to 100 pounds frequently

Achieve negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)

Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability

Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy

Full-time