Maintenance Assistant-Painter

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the facility in a safe and orderly 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
- Painter, 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.

Follow maintenance/painting schedule/instructions from your supervisor and/or as outlined in our established maintenance program.

Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by painting, patching, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.

Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility to include, but not limited to plastering, painting, carpentry, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.

Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.

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.)

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

Attend departmental and ALL staff meetings as directed or called.

Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

File complaints/grievances with your supervisor, as may be necessary.

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

Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.

Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when performing maintenance/painting 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., paint spills, excess supplies, equipment, etc., to assure that all established safety rules/regulations are followed at all times.

Know where to locate and refer to safety data sheets (SDSs).

Follow established policies governing the use of labels and SDSs.

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/painting 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 the facility’s…