Watchperson FT 3:00p-11:00p

Northampton County • Nazareth, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Watchperson patrols Gracedale Nursing Home buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. This role involves responding to reports of unauthorized personnel, securing doors and windows, checking exterior lighting, and taking action according to prescribed procedures. The Watchperson also responds to fire alarms, operates fire extinguishers, and reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of building systems. Additionally, the position may involve miscellaneous janitorial work such as retrieving items from storerooms, sweeping, mopping, and trash disposal.

Requirements

• Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as making tours of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to remain alert and make decisions in an emergency situation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.
• Must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline.
• Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
• Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.
• Answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely.
• Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a fireman, policeman, or watchman is preferred, but not required.
• All employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will be required to attend Feeding Program training.

Responsibilities

• Patrols grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles, using flashlight in poorly lighted areas.
• Periodically tours buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Checks exterior lighting and access routes to emergency entrance.
• Responds to all reports of possible unauthorized personnel on premises and takes action according to prescribed procedures.
• Confronts authorized person(s) for questioning, routes or detains them, or telephones police for assistance, according to circumstances.
• Sounds fire signal to alert fire department and facility personnel in event of fire or extinguishes fire using extinguisher.
• Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems to appropriate personnel.
• Performs miscellaneous janitorial work as assigned, which may include retrieving items from storeroom, sweeping and mopping floors/areas as needed, and gathering and disposing of trash.
• Performs other janitorial duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED