Maintenance Assistant

Tybee Island Trails
Tybee Island, GA 31328, USA

The Maintenance Assist antis responsible for performing routine maintenance and repairs across the facility to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment. This role involves responding to maintenance requests, conducting inspections, andassistingin various tasks to support the overall upkeep of the building and grounds.

Education/Licensure/Certification s Requirements:

Minimum requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred, but not required.
• Minimum three (3) experience in a maintenance/plant related position.
• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, or Long-Term Care Facility preferred, but not required.
• A workingunderstandingelectrical systems, HVAC systems, and various mechanical and architectural systems.
• Valid driver’s license and if necessary, ability to obtain a CDL license toassistwith transportation of residents

Essential Job functions:

• Performs general maintenance of the property including grounds and physical plant including but not limited to:
• Painting, chipped,fadedor scheduled areas
• Basic plumbing such as fixture repair/replacement to avoid water damage,
• Basic carpentry such ashandrailrepair, dresser drawer pull repair
• Window, wall repair
• Call system repair
• Electrical switch plate, outlet cover repairs
• Replace light bulbs
• Heating/cooling and general wiring repair.(note if special certifications are required)
• Mowing, weed control
• Debris removal
• Flower bed(s) upkeep
• Pressure washing outside of the facility
• Painting of exterior facility as assigned
• Maintainsworkinglist of all medical equipment in the facility and service/repair records.
• Performs preventive maintenance on medical equipment in the facility.
• Follows manufacturer’s specificationsregardingrepair and preventive maintenance of medical and other equipment in the facility.
• Checks maintenance request logs multiple times daily and performs follow-up.
• Communicateswithmaintenance director if not able to properly repairitemasneeded of repairtoobtain externalassistancewhen necessary.
• Rounds daily multiple times a day on his/her designated unit(s) toidentifyand proactively address areas in need of repair.
• Ensures the provision of a safe environment of care ismaintainedby completing self-identified and assigned maintenance tasks timely.
• Follows facility’sFire Safety program,complies withthe 2012 version of the Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code.
  
  This includes but is not limited to required fire drills, training on the facility’s fire safety plan, safe use of oxygen, electrical safety asdesignatedby the facility
  
  Maintenance Director.
• Complies withOSHA standards.
  
  Some of OSHA’s required trainings overlap with fire safety requirements.
  
  Additionalrequiredtrainingmay include butisnot limited to those related to reporting of work-related incidents, blood borne pathogens-hazardous waste removal, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and ergonomics.
• Assists the Maintenance Director with the development and implementation of the facility’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.
  
  A training program must reflect the risksidentifiedin the facility’s risk assessment so that staff candemonstrateknowledge of emergency procedures.
  
  Drills and exercises arerequiredto test the effectiveness of the training.
• Assists the Maintenance Director with development and implementation of the facility’s Life Safety Code compliance plan.
• Tracks andmaintainsreceipts of materials approved for purchase and receipts andprovidestimelyto
  
  Maintenance
  
  Director of cost management purposes.
• Completesadditionaltasks as assigned and within scope of practice and ability.
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
  
  Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
  
  Complies with standards of business conduct, andstate/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all timesto protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write,speakand understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstanceswarrantsuch action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government…