Maintenance Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt-Hourly JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Department: Plant Operations

Reports To: Director of Plant Operations

Supervises: N/A

This job description, defining qualifications, primary (essential) and secondary (non-essential) functions, responsibilities and duties, is intended as a guideline for the employee and manager. The duties listed here are not considered to be all inclusive. The employee in this position performs these and other duties as required, although not listed, which may be assigned by his supervisor or facility Administrator/designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists the maintenance supervisor in all general repairs of the facility and upkeep of the grounds.

Uses supplies and equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Collects all Maintenance Repair Orders (MRO) daily at designated locations; performs repairs and signs MRO's to verify completion.

Upon completion of MRO's performs work from project list as prioritized by Director; signs off after completion.

Assists Director of Plant Operations in the cleaning and repair of the following:

Inside Environment:

1. Heating system

2. Ventilation system

3. Generator system

4. Sprinkler system

5. Plumbing system

6. Elevator system

7. Electrical system

8. Page system

9. Smoke Detectors and fire panels

10. Pest Control system

11. Sanitation

12. Refrigeration Preventive Maintenance

13. Patient Call Light system

14. Phone system

15. Washer and Dryer machines

Outside Environment: (Reports findings to Director before taking action)

1. Roof-spot patches for leaks

2. Fences-repairs or replaces

3. Patio Area-ensures that is it clean and attractive

4. Outside lighting-periodic checks for full lighting

5. Trash-picks up daily around yard

6. Lawns

7. Bushes

8. Walkways and entrances-ensures they are free of obstacles including snow and ice in winter.

9. Traffic-ensures that the circle is accessible to emergency vehicles

10. Parking areas are clean from debris

Responsibilities may include:

a. cleans all air exchange vents

b. examines all painted surfaces and touches up all chipped/scratched paint throughout the facility.

c. examines all wall papered areas and repairs all rips and loose seams.

d. changes all soiled ceiling tiles.

e. vacuums laundry equipment.

Provides weekend and holiday coverage for emergency repairs on a rotating basis with Director of Plant Operations.

Maintains personal availability for on-call services.

Adheres to building codes, JCAHO codes and life safety codes established by government agencies and insurance companies.

Polices outside ground for debris and disposes appropriately.

Shovels and maintains outside walkways.

Assists in the upkeep and repairs to patient areas:

1. Lighting

2. Handrails

3. Door handles

4. Furniture

5. Beds and mattresses

6. Call cords

7. Floors

8. Bathroom fixtures

9. Trash receptacles

10.Televisions

11.Patients' personal items

12.Wheelchairs, gerichairs, and walkers

13.Walls and wallpaper

14. Ceiling tiles

15. Windows and screen

Observes all facility safety policies and procedures.

Follows facility fire, safety and evacuation plans.

Utilizes proper body mechanics including use of gait belts and other equipment.

Participates in facility education programs as assigned.

Comes to work in a clean and neat uniform and consistently presents appearance in accordance with department dress codes.

Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.

Effectively organizes varying workloads

Completes reports and checklists as assigned by Director of Plant Operations.

Adheres to Resident Rights at all times.

Follows all department safety policies and procedures.

Follows all OSHA regulations.

Reports to Administrator in absence of Director to obtain project list.

Provide weekend, holiday and vacation coverage as needed which includes carrying inside and outside beepers as required.

Responsible for all minor repairs. Major repairs requiring a contractor, should be approved by the Director of Plant Operations or Administrator

Follows facility procedures related to control of equipment and supplies within the facility. Assures that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment and supplies are stored before leaving area on breaks and at end of shift.

Consistently works cooperatively with all staff and management.

May run errands with own transportation as assigned.

Assumes accountability for information contained in the personnel policy manual.

Consistently maintains awareness of changes in rules and regulations affecting department operations.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

May serve as a representative of plant operations department at facility meetings.

Prerequisites:

1. Graduate of High School or G.E.D. or vocational school required.

2. At least one (2) years work experience in general repair and maintenance.

3. Previous experience in health care setting preferred.

4. Ability to initiate and complete written reports as assigned.

5. Specialty in at least one trade preferred.

6. Must have valid driver's license and dependable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Position: Maintenance Assistant

In an 8-hour workday on the job the physical activities of the position involve:

Not at all

0 - 25%

26 - 50%

51 - 75%

76 - 100%

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying

X

Climbing Ladders

X

Climbing Stairs

X

Controls

X

Crawling

X

Crouching

X

Fingering

X

Simple Grasp

X

Power Grasp

X

Sustained Grasp

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting

X

Pulling

X

Pushing

X

Reaching below knees

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching waist to chest

X