IL - Maintenance

JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible to assist in the Maintenance Department in performing routine maintenance and repair work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

(Other duties may be assigned.)

§ Performs routine maintenance and repairs required to keep the building and equipment in good working order.

§ Maintains and/or repairs the following: plumbing, heating and air conditioning, refrigerators, washers and dryers, emergency power generators, other mechanical/electrical equipment, carpentry, furniture, equipment, and routine concrete and masonry.

§ Replaces air conditioner filters.

§ Keeps work area neat and practices safe work techniques.

§ Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

§ Must have a minimum of one-year experience in air conditioning, heating, plumbing, mechanical and electric equipment generally used in health care facilities.

§ Must have a certificate in air conditioning and heating systems, electrical and plumbing or ability to acquire same.

§ Must have valid driver’s license.

§ High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

§ Ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner and to be able to carefully follow written and oral instructions.

§ Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday.

§ Maintain good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

§ Ability to manage and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position accordingly.

§ Work closely with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.

§ Assume the responsibility for maintaining professional competence through participation in programs, seminars, and/or training. 

§ Willing to work beyond the normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

§ Ability to handle department equipment according to standard procedures.

§ Ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and visitors with flexibility, personal integrity, sensitivity, and discretion at all times. 

§ Reports all accidents and incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be.

§ Attends and participates in in-service classes, on-the-job programs, etc. as scheduled and directed.

§ Honor the Residents’ Rights polices at all times.

§ Maintains and protect the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) per the company’s HIPAA medical privacy policy. 

§ Be expected (and required) to perform any task in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures.

§ Follows facility safety program.

§ Assumes accountability for data contained in the Employee Handbook.

§ Any exposure to blood or body fluids that contain visible blood must be reported to supervisor on the shift in which the incident occurs. 

§ Be familiar with universal precautions (i.e. frequent hand washing, using gloves, etc.).

§ Understand that this position contains Category III tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. 

§ Ability to understand and use universal precautions and appropriate protective measures, which are readily available to every employee, engaged in Category I tasks.

§ Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

§ This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.