Maintenance Assistant / Bus Driver

Traditions Management•Winter Garden, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for providing maintenance services and oversight for maintenance employees to create a safe, sanitary and homelike environment for residents, staff and the public. As a Bus Driver, you’ll be a vital part of our residents’ daily lives. You’ll ensure safe and timely transportation while helping residents feel secure, comfortable, and cared for during every trip.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
One to three years work experience in a maintenance, floor care and/or environmental capacity preferred.
Above average knowledge of electrical systems.
Above average knowledge of heating and cooling systems (HVAC).
Average knowledge of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
Average knowledge of chemicals.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups, residents, or employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Must maintain a current State Issued Drivers Licenses with minimal traffic violations
Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle
Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle
Ability to find geographic locations
Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities
Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 80 pounds
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle
Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care a plus.

Responsibilities

Follows preventative maintenance schedules for resident rooms and common areas of the Community.
Coordinates and conducts required Fire and Disaster drills and carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety in the event of an emergency.
Completes required documentation and record keeping of drills and maintenance activities.
Monitors and tracks all maintenance inventory.
Maintains inventory security of miscellaneous repair parts and tools.
Maintains all tools and equipment necessary in able to provide good maintenance.
Repairs and maintains housekeeping, laundry and mechanical equipment in good working order.
Repairs and maintains heating and air conditioning units.
Inspects and repairs any damage to hallways, walls, ceilings, floors, roofs and resident rooms.
Paints areas as needed.
Lubricates all appliance motors, room exhaust fans, pumps and miscellaneous equipment monthly or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Regularly checks floor drain clean-outs.
Inspects and changes all central heating and air conditioning filters at least monthly, changing filters on room units as needed.
Cleans condenser coils.
Provides periodic inspections on laundry equipment, cleans vents and trap lines and checks combustion chamber on dryers.
Provides miscellaneous repairs to building structure.
Takes appropriate actions to secure maintenance supplies.
Follows all safety information and procedures to handle, store, process and transport maintenance carts so as to prevent the spread of infection.
Monitors workplace for safety and fire hazards and corrects or reports potential problems to the Executive Director.
Reports maintenance and equipment problems immediately to the Maintenance Director/Executive Director.
Maintains workplace in orderly, clean manner storing supplies and equipment in proper places when not in use.
Inspects Community for any signs of rodents or pests and implements effective pest control elimination system.
Tests Community hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of Community.
Follows compliance with OSHA mandates on workplace safety including hazard communication and blood-borne pathogens.
Complies with the Community’s confidentiality and privacy practices and procedures related to resident issues.
Makes rounds throughout the Community to examine cleanliness, safety and working condition of each resident room, hallway, common area and exterior components of the building.
Maintains an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies, maintenance supplies and chemicals as to efficiently operate within budget.
Assesses Community electrical systems, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, nurses call systems, emergency generator, central air and heat and disaster plans regularly and contacts vendors for repair / maintenance.
Daily cleaning and maintenance of all carpeted and hard flooring throughout building.
Performs work orders in a timely and efficient manner.
The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle
Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility
Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle
Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
Keeping a record of each bus trip and the residents who attended
Documenting the mileage and time for each bus trip
Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair
Other duties as assigned.