Maintenance/ Custodian

GOOD NEIGHBOR SOCIETY•Manchester, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this job position is to maintain the facility in good repair and ensure systems are in compliance with applicable safety and fire regulations and federal, state, and local building codes to ensure a safe, comfortable environment. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. The Seasonal Grounds & Landscape Assistant supports the maintenance and appearance of the CCRC’s outdoor spaces. This role helps ensure safe, clean, and attractive grounds for residents, staff, and visitors by assisting with routine lawn care and landscaping tasks.

Requirements

Training and/or expertise qualifying the individual to operate and maintain the electrical and mechanical systems.
18 years or older preferred.
Ability to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
Professional, respectful demeanor when working around residents.
High School Diploma.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of lawn care or landscaping preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain the facility in good repair.
Ensure systems are in compliance with applicable safety and fire regulations and federal, state, and local building codes.
Knows and respects patient rights.
Ensures all protected health information is kept confidential.
Reports all complaints made by patients to supervisor.
Reports all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of patient properly.
Follows established safety policies and procedures.
Observes safety needs of patient as indicated in care plan.
Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies when indicated and properly trained to use.
Demonstrates job-specific knowledge of fire and disaster preparedness during drills or actual situations.
Attends and participates in scheduled in-service training, educational classes and meetings.
Mow lawns, trim edges, and assist with general lawn maintenance.
Weed garden beds and landscaped areas.
Plant, water, and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Rake leaves, remove debris, and keep walkways clean and safe.
Assist with mulching and seasonal landscape projects.
Maintain cleanliness of outdoor common areas and courtyards.
Operate basic landscaping tools and equipment safely.
Follow safety procedures and respect residents’ living environment.
Other duties as assigned by Grounds or Maintenance Supervisor.
Works in a safety-conscious manner, which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace.
Reports any safely violations or hazards to supervisor.
Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
Adheres to policy on Drug-Free Workplace.
Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each resident and facility guest.
Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code.
Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legal protected category.