Maintenace assistant-Part Time

Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for the 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 routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., including cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, as directed.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment, including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean windows and screens as directed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs, including exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties where necessary.
• Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer and in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.
• Ensure maintenance supplies are replenished in work areas as necessary.
• 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.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information; report known or suspected violations promptly.
• Inform residents when it is necessary to move their personal possessions.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism; ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization; ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: (If applicable; include any required certifications or licenses.)

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read or hear; frequent use of office equipment (copier/scanner/fax, telephone, calculator).
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

• The work environment is typically low to moderate noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work; they are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.