Maintenance Assistant - Part Time

PACS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Slope Health Center is seeking a dependable and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to join our team! This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-functioning environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, taking pride in your work, and helping keep a facility running smoothly, we would love to hear from you! The Maintenance Assistant assists with maintaining the facility, grounds, equipment, and common areas in a safe and efficient manner while following applicable federal, state, and local regulations, facility policies and procedures, and the direction of the supervisor.

Requirements

Must possess, at minimum, a 10th-grade education.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
Ability to work independently and accept constructive feedback.
Ability to communicate and interact tactfully with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, government representatives, and the general public.
Ability to properly care for and maintain tools, supplies, equipment, and maintenance work areas.
Willingness to learn new maintenance methods and practices.
Basic ability to work with fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to troubleshoot practical problems and make appropriate decisions within established guidelines.
Ability to interpret written instructions, diagrams, schedules, and verbal directions.

Nice To Haves

Sheet Rock and Electrical experience preferred
Previous maintenance, facilities, construction, healthcare, or related experience is helpful but may not be required.

Responsibilities

Follow established maintenance schedules and daily work assignments.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout the facility, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering, mechanical, and other maintenance tasks as directed.
Maintain grounds, parking areas, driveways, walkways, and other exterior areas by cutting, trimming, sweeping, cleaning, and policing as needed.
Replace burned-out light bulbs, including exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, and other fixtures.
Clean windows, screens, and other areas as directed.
Assist with servicing heating and cooling units/systems in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and facility procedures.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks as assigned.
Report equipment malfunctions, breakdowns, accidents, and incidents to the supervisor promptly.
Coordinate maintenance activities with nursing services when working in resident living areas.
Maintain adequate maintenance supplies and notify the supervisor when supplies need to be replenished.
Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored after use.
Follow all established safety precautions when using tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist coworkers with lifting and moving equipment, supplies, and other items as needed.
Help maintain a comfortable, safe, and functional environment for residents.
Inform residents when it is necessary to move personal possessions.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, including protected health information (PHI).
Promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosure of resident information.
Attend departmental and staff meetings as required.
File complaints or grievances with the appropriate supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor, department director, or Administrator.