Maintenance Mechanic

$24.00 - $25.00/ Hour

REPORTS TO:       Operations Manager                               CLASSIFICATION:  Hourly

I.    Position Scope:

Performs maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds, including plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, refrigeration, gardening, and electrical work.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate with courses in shop, mathematics, mechanics, electricity and general science.

• At least five years’ experience in the building trades.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Familiar with safe & proper use of related equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Observes repairs and maintains machinery and electro/mechanical equipment including heating, plumbing, and refrigeration equipment.

• Dismantles devices to gain access to and removes defective parts for repair or replacement, lubrication or cleaning.

• Reads and interprets blueprints.

• Checks, tests, and operates fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and emergency generators.

• Sets up and uses drill press, bench saw, and hand operated electrical tools and check guards.

• Operates devices to test their performance.

• Performs and documents Preventive Maintenance.
  
  


• Removes snow from walks, fire exits, steps, landings, driveways, and parking areas.


• Conducts periodic maintenance as needed.

• Maintains lawns, grounds, shrubs, trees and flower beds.

• Moves or relocates furniture or equipment.

• Assists in trash and garbage collection, incineration and/or removal from the buildings.

• Works other shifts as directed.

• Attends all safety-related in-service classes as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

• Adheres to the requirements of the St. Francis Safety Program.

• Performs other duties as required.

HIPAA COMPLIANCE:

Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to St. Luke policies and HIPAA regulations governing the confidentiality and security of protected health information for both manual and electronic resident records, charts, information and other confidential information including (but not limited to) employee records, computer access codes and passwords.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate professional attire as required by St. Francis dress code.

1. Working Conditions

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.


• Subject to frequent interruptions.


• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personal.


• Communicates with the other departments.


• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours.


• Attends and participates in in-service educational programs, maintains required hours

Specific Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  
  


• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
  
  


• Must possess leadership and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervisor and staff.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.


• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.


• Must be in good health, be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.


• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.


• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.


• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, angry people within the facility.


• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.


• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.