Maintenance Assistant - PT

PACS•Rockford, IL

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant maintains the grounds, facility, and equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with applicable standards and regulations and the employer’s policies and procedures. The role follows assigned maintenance schedules and instructions, performs routine and unscheduled maintenance and repairs, keeps work areas and equipment orderly, and supports resident comfort and convenience. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Must possess 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 and personnel, and the general public.
Ability to care for and use supplies and equipment and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
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 deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear regularly and use office-related equipment frequently.
May be required to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Follow maintenance schedules and daily work assignments, and receive and follow instructions from the supervisor and established maintenance procedures.
Report accidents and incidents to the supervisor during the shift in which they occur, and report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns promptly.
Coordinate routine maintenance in resident living areas with nursing services.
Maintain grounds, parking areas, and driveways through tasks such as cutting, trimming, policing, and sweeping.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the facility and equipment, including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work, as directed and 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 as needed.
Service heating and cooling units and systems according to manufacturer specifications and established procedures.
Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed and replenish maintenance supplies in work areas as necessary.
Help ensure the facility and its equipment are properly maintained for residents’ comfort and convenience.
Follow safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies; assist with lifting heavy equipment or supplies as directed or requested.
Clean and properly store equipment at the end of the shift and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
Protect the confidentiality of resident care information and protected health information; promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosure to the Administrator.
Inform residents when it is necessary to move their personal possessions.
Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed, and file complaints or grievances with the supervisor.
Perform other related duties as necessary or as directed by the supervisor, department director, or administrator.