Maintenance Assistant Kissimmee, FL

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, laws, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.

As the Maintenance Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.

Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (

NOTE:

Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)

Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routing assignments in resident living areas.

Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator

Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.

Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.

Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed.

Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.

Attend and participate in workshops, seminar, etc., as directed.

Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodbome pathogens standard.

Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.

Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when performing maintenance services.

Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., hand trucks, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.

Maintain general plant and facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment.

Keep your work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., grease/oil spills, excess supplies, equipment, etc., to assure that all established safety rules/regulations are followed at all times.

Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) when necessary.

Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.

Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately.

Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.

Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures.

Participate in appropriate in-service training programs for performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.

Follow established hand washing procedures.

Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.

Follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.

Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services.

Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.

Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.

Ensure that the facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.

Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible.

Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.

Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.

Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.

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