Plant Operations Assistant

Baptist Village•Macon, GA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION PLANT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT Shift : 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Department : Plant Operations JOB RELATIONSHIP : Supervised By: Facility Director Workers Supervised: None WORK SCHEDULES : All positions at Baptist Village, Inc. include holidays and weekends as they fall within your schedule. Additional worked hours may be needed as workload demands. QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or equivalent preferred A valid Georgia driver’s license/CDL. Two years of experience in general maintenance preferred Possess flexibility to work in a dynamic work setting with the ability to adjust the schedule to meet department needs. Good physical health condition and pass a physical examination PERSONAL TRAITS : Should be able to follow directions. Possess good people skills with the ability to work directly with supervisors, residents, families, visitors, and associates. Ability to handle all information in a confidential manner Ability to verbalize and present the necessary information to others in a professional and courteous manner Ability to read, write, and speak effectively Enjoys performing services that benefit and help people. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works inside and outside the facilities and its premises. Moves intermittently during working hours Is subject to frequent interruptions Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/under various conditions/circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Works beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary Is subject to callback during an emergency Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds Bend, squat, crouch, stoop, climb or balance, kneel, or crawl. Work at varying heights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing requires the employee to hear the spoken word in an environment with moderate background noise. WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Work may be in outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat with noise level quiet to moderate. As required by OSHA an exposure evaluation has been done based upon a reasonably anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of employee duties. Based on the evaluation Plant Operations Assistant has a Medium Risk for exposure. APPEARANCE AND DRESS : The dress is a designated uniform. See APPEARANCE AND WORK ATTIRE POLICY FOR UNIFORMED ASSOCIATES policy. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS : Computer, telephone, fax, commercial and residential equipment i.e. HVAC systems, nurse call, fire alarm, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, wells/sewage, plumbing, electrical, etc. Additionally, tools, equipment, and work aids consistent with a maintenance position such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, nails, electric tools, saws, meters, sanders, oxygen tanks/systems, mechanical lift equipment, ladders, step stools, sheetrock, and other equipment as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following : Attend in-services as requested or directed Follow the established work schedule Maintain appropriate current certification/license as required. Complete preventative maintenance logs and work/repair requests as necessary. Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment Understands and follows all Disaster Preparedness Policies Utilize safety precautions and/or protective equipment when lifting/moving heavy objects or working with equipment or chemicals Keep work areas and equipment clean and free of hazards Notify the supervisor of mechanical and/or equipment malfunctions or breakdowns. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous materials to the Director Assist other associates with lifting/moving heavy objects and or residents as appropriate. Should have a general knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as other various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Maintain appropriate current certification/license as required. Should have the ability to read and interpret blueprints Provide general repairs and painting of Villas and Suites as appropriate or requested. Provide Carpet and furniture cleaning Maintain company vehicles Maintain CDL (driver’s license) and provide transportation as requested. Maintain the sprinkler system on the grounds in good repair Should be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations. Change air conditioner/heater filters as scheduled/needed. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment/systems Perform use of pressure washer as requested Use electrical tools and equipment when appropriate. (voltmeter, drills, saws, etc.) Perform basic plumbing skills/knowledge as appropriate. Perform basic electrical skills/knowledge as appropriate. Operate lawn equipment and routine ground maintenance as scheduled (including lawns, parking area, driveways, etc.) Perform basic carpentry as requested including framing, drywall, electrical. Assist with major cleaning projects as requested/needed. The associate is authorized to have no access to resident health information as needed to provide treatment, for billing purposes or the purpose of healthcare operations. Other duties may be assigned The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
A valid Georgia driver’s license/CDL.
Two years of experience in general maintenance preferred
Possess flexibility to work in a dynamic work setting with the ability to adjust the schedule to meet department needs.
Good physical health condition and pass a physical examination
Should be able to follow directions.
Possess good people skills with the ability to work directly with supervisors, residents, families, visitors, and associates.
Ability to handle all information in a confidential manner
Ability to verbalize and present the necessary information to others in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to read, write, and speak effectively
Enjoys performing services that benefit and help people.

Responsibilities

Attend in-services as requested or directed
Follow the established work schedule
Maintain appropriate current certification/license as required.
Complete preventative maintenance logs and work/repair requests as necessary.
Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment
Understands and follows all Disaster Preparedness Policies
Utilize safety precautions and/or protective equipment when lifting/moving heavy objects or working with equipment or chemicals
Keep work areas and equipment clean and free of hazards
Notify the supervisor of mechanical and/or equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous materials to the Director
Assist other associates with lifting/moving heavy objects and or residents as appropriate.
Should have a general knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as other various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Maintain appropriate current certification/license as required.
Should have the ability to read and interpret blueprints
Provide general repairs and painting of Villas and Suites as appropriate or requested.
Provide Carpet and furniture cleaning
Maintain company vehicles
Maintain CDL (driver’s license) and provide transportation as requested.
Maintain the sprinkler system on the grounds in good repair
Should be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
Change air conditioner/heater filters as scheduled/needed.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment/systems
Perform use of pressure washer as requested
Use electrical tools and equipment when appropriate. (voltmeter, drills, saws, etc.)
Perform basic plumbing skills/knowledge as appropriate.
Perform basic electrical skills/knowledge as appropriate.
Operate lawn equipment and routine ground maintenance as scheduled (including lawns, parking area, driveways, etc.)
Perform basic carpentry as requested including framing, drywall, electrical.
Assist with major cleaning projects as requested/needed.