Maintenance, Building Maintenance

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Maintain facility grounds in an orderly fashion; keep sidewalks and drives free from hazards, debris, clutter, snow, ice, leaves, and in good repair.
• Maintain the building including but not limited to painting, replacing worn or stained tiles, repairing furniture, locks, baseboards, trim, windows, etc.
• Ensure electrical systems and all electrical appliances are in good working condition; ensure plumbing is in working order and in good repair.
• Organize fire drills and assure all fire safety equipment is in working order and inspected on a regular schedule.
• Maintain all facility equipment including washers, dryers, boilers, air conditioners, furnaces, and lawn mowers; may assist staff in moving residents and furniture.
• Provide 24‑hour availability of service for maintenance emergencies.
• Ensure personal and staff compliance with all State and Federal regulations including blood‑borne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, fire safety, building, electrical and plumbing codes.
• Ensure personal and staff compliance with Resident’s Rights.

The following is a general list of key job and physical requirements for the position. The list is not to be considered inclusive, and other job or physical requirements may be necessary as determined by the Facility.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in the Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 lbs; the employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.
• Primary
  
  Physical Requirements:
• Lift up to 10 lbs:
  Constantly
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
  Frequently
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs:
  Occasionally
• Lift over 50 lbs:
  Rarely
• Carry up to 10 lbs:
  Constantly
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
  Frequently
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
  Rarely
• Carry over 50 lbs:
  Rarely
• Reach above shoulder height:
  Constantly
• Reach at shoulder height:
  Constantly
• Reach below shoulder height:
  Constantly
• Push/Pull:
  Constantly
• Hand Manipulation:
• Grasping:
  Constantly
• Handling:
  Constantly
• Torquing:
  Frequently
• Fingering:
  Frequently
• Other Physical Considerations:
• Twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing is required.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the Facility.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.