Maintenance Assistant

PACS Group•Berkeley, CA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant maintains the grounds, facility, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner, following applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as established policies and procedures and supervisor direction. The role helps ensure that a successful maintenance program is maintained and that the facility and its equipment support resident comfort and convenience. The position performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs, including grounds upkeep and work on facility systems and equipment. It coordinates routine maintenance in resident living areas with nursing services, follows safety precautions, maintains supplies and work areas, and protects the confidentiality of resident information. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

At least a 10th-grade education.
Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
Ability to maintain supplies and equipment and keep maintenance work areas presentable.
Willingness and ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to use desktop or laptop computers for prolonged periods and frequently use office equipment, including a copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.

Responsibilities

Follow maintenance schedules and instructions from the supervisor and established policies and procedures.
Report all accidents and incidents to the supervisor during the shift in which they occur, regardless of severity.
Coordinate routine maintenance services in resident living areas with nursing services.
Perform assigned maintenance tasks and other related duties as directed by the supervisor, department director, or administrator.
Protect resident health information and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures.
Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called, and file complaints or grievances with the supervisor.
Maintain grounds, parking areas, and driveways through cutting, trimming, policing, and sweeping as needed or directed.
Perform routine facility and equipment maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work, according to established procedures.
Clean windows and screens as directed; replace burned-out bulbs, including exit, overhead, fluorescent, and room call lights; and perform cleaning duties as needed.
Service heating and cooling systems as specified by the manufacturer and established policies and procedures.
Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed and replenish maintenance supplies in work areas as necessary.
Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the supervisor as soon as possible.
Follow safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
Assist others with lifting heavy equipment and supplies as directed or requested.
Clean and properly store equipment at the end of the shift, and maintain the appearance and care of maintenance work areas and supplies.
Inform residents when it is necessary to move their personal possessions.
May assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.