Maintenance Assistant

Heather Hill Healthcare•New Port Richey, FL

11d

About The Position

· Essential Job Functions R equisitions supplies and equipment for use in department activities. · Keeps records of work performed and costs involved. · Coordinates work of maintenance department with all department functions so as not to interrupt resident care or normal business functions. · Inspects all equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety. · Inspects building and grounds regularly for compliance with local codes, ordinances, and safety regulations. Prepares and submits reports, as directed by administrator. · Able to be on call for emergencies. · Attends all meetings as required. · Performs any or all duties concerned with electricity, plumbing, painting, (including resurfacing floors, walls, ceilings), carpentry (including furniture refinishing and repair) mechanics (including equipment and mechanical systems, heating, cooling and water systems. · Performs or directs heavy custodial duties such as scrubbing and buffing, cleaning of storage utility areas, washing wall, ceilings, outside windows, changing screen and storm windows, changing light bulbs in ceiling fixtures, and housekeeping duties in very high areas, removing and disposing of garbage and trash. · Runs errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment, other miscellaneous duties as directed by the administrator. · Responsible for the care, maintenance and repair of institutional property, equipment and grounds as directed by the administrator. · Responsible for the care and use of supplies and maintenance of equipment used in performance of duties. · Assists in maintaining safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department. · Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed. · Services heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures. · Maintains general plant and facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment. · Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to Maintenance Director immediately. · Ensures that all work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving work area. · Ensures that established Infection Control and Universal Precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures. · Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies. · Ensures that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored. · Be aware of and follow facility policies and techniques regarding safe lifting. · Be aware of and follow all state, Federal, company and center policies and procedures. · All other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Requisitions supplies and equipment for use in department activities.
Keeps records of work performed and costs involved.
Coordinates work of maintenance department with all department functions so as not to interrupt resident care or normal business functions.
Inspects all equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety.
Inspects building and grounds regularly for compliance with local codes, ordinances, and safety regulations.
Prepares and submits reports, as directed by administrator.
Able to be on call for emergencies.
Attends all meetings as required.
Performs any or all duties concerned with electricity, plumbing, painting, (including resurfacing floors, walls, ceilings), carpentry (including furniture refinishing and repair) mechanics (including equipment and mechanical systems, heating, cooling and water systems.
Performs or directs heavy custodial duties such as scrubbing and buffing, cleaning of storage utility areas, washing wall, ceilings, outside windows, changing screen and storm windows, changing light bulbs in ceiling fixtures, and housekeeping duties in very high areas, removing and disposing of garbage and trash.
Runs errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment, other miscellaneous duties as directed by the administrator.
Responsible for the care, maintenance and repair of institutional property, equipment and grounds as directed by the administrator.
Responsible for the care and use of supplies and maintenance of equipment used in performance of duties.
Assists in maintaining safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department.
Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.
Services heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Maintains general plant and facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment.
Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to Maintenance Director immediately.
Ensures that all work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving work area.
Ensures that established Infection Control and Universal Precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures.
Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
Ensures that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
Be aware of and follow facility policies and techniques regarding safe lifting.
Be aware of and follow all state, Federal, company and center policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.