Maintenance Technician - Part-Time

John B. Parsons•Salisbury, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job position is to maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as established policies and procedures. The goal is to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times. This role involves receiving and following maintenance schedules, performing routine maintenance on grounds and facilities, servicing heating and cooling units, and handling unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed. The position also requires coordinating with nursing services, ensuring supplies are replenished, and reporting equipment malfunctions. The technician will be responsible for the comfort and convenience of residents through proper facility and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma, or GED.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with other personnel.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the field is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.
Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary.
Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed in accordance with established procedures.
Replace burned out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.
Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.
Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shifts, or area.
Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
Ensure that the facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible.
Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.
File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
Follow established safety policies and procedures when performing maintenance services.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g. back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy equipment.
Keep your work area free of hazardous conditions, i.e. grease/oil spills, excess supplies, equipment, etc., to assure that all established safety rules/regulations are followed at all times.
Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) when necessary and follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, effective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately.
Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
Follow established handwashing procedures.
Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
Follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious waste.
Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing service.
Other duties that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident information.
Knock before entering a resident's room.
Honor the residents' personal property rights.
Inform resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions.
Turn in all found articles to your supervisor.