Technician level

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Function:
Implements maintenance procedures to repair, maintain, clean, organize, secure and enhance the appearance of the facility and facilitate operations.

• Technical work-orders are given to the Technician A before
  
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• Implements maintenance procedures to meet resident’s needs in compliance with department, facility, federal, state and local regulations.
• Performs a large variety of tasks designed to assist residents, facilitate operations, maintain property and enhance appearance of and safety at Fairhaven.
• Takes assignments from work order system and directions from the Director of Facility Operations. May assist residents with minor needs when asked or when the need for assistance is apparent.
• Performs basic skilled trade duties in fields including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, small appliance repair, painting and masonry.
• Performs handyman tasks such as replacing batteries, bulbs, unplugging toilets, checking phones, remotes, changing toilet seats, shoveling snow, traffic control, set ups, running errands helping on the grounds.
• Performs Life Safety Cod (LSC) inspections and maintenance of life safety equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) on a wide variety of equipment.
• Performs janitorial tasks as needed.
• Notifies director when supplies are needed, equipment needs repair, and when facilities need major repair.
• Follows Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Reports unusual resident conditions to the director.
• Participates in creating an atmosphere, which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident.
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information, which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations.
• Acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors.
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere, which promotes a homelike environment.
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.
• Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediately.
• Protects personal belongings of each resident, reports missing items and assists in attempting to locate them.
• Completes all in-service training requirements in a timely manner.
• Completes all duties and tasks as assigned.

Type of work and characteristics of duties require:

• Physical condition allowing for normal maintenance duties including but not limited to lifting (up to 80 pounds), bending, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, climbing, ability to read and understand directions, procedures and manuals.
• Appropriate math ability to perform job.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Handy, with mechanical ability and resourcefulness.
• Ability to use many pieces of equipment including power tools, motorized equipment and vehicles, including a variety of snow removal equipment.
• Communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to pay attention to an assortment of details at one time.
• Show warmth, compassion and make residents feel comfortable.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.
• Adheres to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents.
• Able to be on a rotation schedule for on‑call after‑hours nights and weekends for maintenance issues.
• Able to work occasional overtime after‑hours, including conduction late‑night required fire drills.
• Able to work on the snow crew in the winter, including on‑call after‑hours and weekends.

• Identifies improvements to processes and recommend changes to management.
• Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations, resolve if possible and / or report.
• Assists the immediate…