MAINTENANCE WORKER 3RD SHIFT

GARVEY MANOR NURSING HOME•Hollidaysburg, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this 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. The role also involves assisting in other tasks as assigned for which the employee has been safely trained. As a Maintenance Worker, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. The Facility has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included, providing guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. By accepting employment, each employee must agree to foster an atmosphere that reflects the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, incorporating the Philosophy Values into daily care and/or services as well as into interactions and associations with residents, co-workers, volunteers, and guests.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
Active and valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience in a general maintenance or trade position preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment including, but not limited to, plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed in accordance with established procedures.
Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on equipment/systems as scheduled or directed.
Perform basic troubleshooting.
Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and operation manuals.
Maintain communication with the Director of Maintenance/Security regarding issues affecting the facility.
Maintain knowledge and operation of maintenance/security aspects of the facility.
Maintain facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
Respond to fire alarms as required.
Follow established infection control measures in the performance of duties, including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, exposure to blood and body fluids, and universal precautions.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
Attend and participate in in-service education and on-the-job training as directed, especially mandatory in-services and department meetings.
Perform standard groundskeeping duties as designated by supervisor, including caring for lawns, gathering and removing litter, disposing of trash or waste materials properly, operating vehicles or powered equipment, watering lawns, trees or plants, using irrigation methods, pruning or trimming trees, shrubs, or hedges, installing equipment to protect or support trees, mixing and spraying or spreading fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides, using required personal protective equipment, trimming or picking flowers and cleaning flower beds, planting seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and applying mulch, mowing or edging lawns, raking, mulching, and composting leaves, decorating gardens with stones or plants, and providing proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, or other grounds features.
Follow all safety procedures and precautions, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), in the performance of your duties and when operating equipment.
Report all problems with equipment to supervisor and maintenance as soon as possible.
Report all safety violations.
Use only the equipment you have been trained to use that is necessary to do your job.
Inform your supervisor of any special needs.
Follow established regulations governing the use of labels and MSDSs for hazardous chemicals within the department.
Follow established ergonomics policies and procedures governing lifting techniques, repetitive tasks, and the use of safety equipment and supplies to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.
Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately.
Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly cleaned and stored before leaving such areas for breaks, end of work day, etc.
Follow established policies and procedures governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of hazardous or infectious waste.
Use supplies in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident and facility information.
Treat all residents fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Report all complaints and concerns made by the resident to the Team Leader.
Report all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of property to the RN Supervisor.
Perform care and services in a manner which is respectful of residents' rights and dignity.
Inform residents when it is necessary to move their personal possessions.
Review Corporate Compliance educational materials, comply with Corporate Compliance directives, and report any Corporate Compliance issues according to established procedures.