Maintenance Worker/Assistant to Maintenance Director/ PRN position
Job Description
Department: Environmental Services
Reports to: Maintenance Director
POSITION SUMMARY
The Maintenance Worker/Assistant performs various duties to maintain a clean and safe environment
for patients, staff and visitors. Maintenance services are provided in accordance with facility policies
and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to enhance resident
comfort and enhance the quality of life.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year physical plant and equipment experience in an institutional
environment.
• Vocational training in skilled trade or other relevant training preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• None
Minimum Qualifications:
• Freedom from use of and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Meets state and federal criminal background check requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key
functions.
• Demonstrate competence in application of mechanical and technical concepts to facility plant
repair and maintenance projects.
• Able to maintain all essential mechanical, electrical and patient care equipment in safe operating
condition.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of basic math to perform essential functions.
• Technical knowledge and analytic ability to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.
• Sufficient interpersonal skills to interact with facility staff and residents to answer questions and
to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
• Able to apply building and safety codes to facility situations and maintenance procedures and to
establish criteria to assure that services provided meet acceptable standards of quality.
• Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident
in all interactions.
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information in
all interactions.
Maintenance Worker/Assistant
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility
property.
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.
• Sufficient mobility, and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at
all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of
emergency.
• Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace
safety, including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood
borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrate ability to complete duties/projects within allotted time.
• Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned. Able
to respond to needs of facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation)
without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others.
• Conducts scheduled maintenance throughout physical plant and for all equipment.
• Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances,
exits, fire detection alarms and extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event of
electrical supplies are interrupted.
• Maintains all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room
refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.
• Tests facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential
locations of facility. Monitors for the acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts
repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others.
• Inspects, tests, and maintains resent call system to ensure a functioning communication system
from rooms, toilets and bathing facilities.
• Inspects physical plant for signs of rodents or pests. In cooperation with Housekeeping
Department, implements effective pest control system to eliminate any rodents and pests.
• Maintains adequate and comfortable lighting levels, appropriate for tasks, without glare.
Lighting supports independent functioning and task performance of residents.
• Post signs to identify smoking and non-smoking areas.
• Responds to emergency maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintains furniture and equipment appropriate to individual’s needs and abilities.
• Completes documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities as requested.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education. Applies information to
job responsibilities.
• Participates in fire and disaster drills. In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to
assure resident safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to speak and write in the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to
express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively with
supervisor, staff members, residents and their family members.
Maintenance Worker/Assistant
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Applies process
improvement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in daily work.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others
with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; follows the chain of command to resolve issues and/or
conflicts.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Attends in-services and continuing education programs.
RESIDENT RIGHTS
Promotes and protects resident’s rights; treats residents with dignity and respect; protects resident’s
personal belongings; reports suspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints in
accordance with current professional standards; supports independent expression, choice and decisionmaking consistent with applicable law and regulation.
INFECTION CONTROL
Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation and
standard precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee
health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious
waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates
understanding of cross contamination.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Computer knowledge and use is required. Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects
confidentiality of Resident information; protects data against loss or destruction; logs onto the system
using own password; logs off the system when leaving the work station; reports suspected violation of
security/confidentiality issues; reviews data and identifies trends.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those and employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic
chemicals. The noises level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ENVIRONMENT OF CARE
Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills;
maintains emergency supplies and equipment; demonstrates understanding of safety and security
procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials
plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
Report issues affecting resident care to the Administrator. If issues continue, the Corporate Compliance
Officer should be contacted immediately through the Concern Resolution Program.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, squatting, bending, lifting and
carrying, as well as other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to
lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW
I understand this job description of Maintenance Worker its requirements, and that I am expected to
complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties, may be altered from time to time. I have also
noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have also
noted below any job that I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation.
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