Maintenance Assistant

PACS

11d•$22 - $25

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, established policies and procedures, and supervisor direction. The role supports a maintenance program that keeps the facility and equipment properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience. The 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 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 involving varied concrete variables with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations when necessary.

Responsibilities

Follow maintenance schedules and perform tasks according to daily assignments and supervisor instructions.
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.
Perform routine grounds maintenance, including cutting, trimming, policing, and sweeping grounds, parking areas, and driveways.
Perform routine facility and equipment maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work, as directed.
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 procedures.
Complete unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed and replenish maintenance supplies in work areas as necessary.
Follow safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies; assist others with lifting heavy equipment and supplies when directed or requested.
Clean and properly store equipment at the end of the shift and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed; file complaints or grievances with the supervisor; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain the confidentiality of residents’ care information, including protected health information; report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures to the Administrator.
Inform residents when it is necessary to move their personal possessions.