Maintenance Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Position Title Maintenance Assistant

Job description reviewed with employee by Title .
Purpose of this position
The purpose of this position is to implement facility maintenance policies and procedures in an efficient, cost-effective manner in order to safely meet resident needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Qualifications (to be completed by the facility)
Delegation of authority
Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:

• Implement maintenance systems to meet resident needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Implement a monitoring system for the maintenance department and make recommendations for implementation to ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Notify supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Notify supervisor when equipment is in need of repair.
• Notify supervisor when areas of the facility are in need of repair.

Maintenance Assistant

1. Follow oral and written instructions.

2. Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS)/safety data sheets (SDS).

3. Follow maintenance and repair schedules for all areas of the facility and grounds.

4. Follow waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy.

5. Follow proper procedures for care, use, maintenance and repair of equipment.

6. Identify and report to supervisor any equipment malfunction.

7. Identify and report to supervisor areas in poor repair.

8. Use maintenance equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner.

9. Attend in-service training programs for maintenance staff and as assigned.

10. Perform maintenance and repair procedures in accordance with facility policy.

11. Follow Resident Rights policies at all times.

12. Follow facility safety program.

13. Observe infection control procedures related to the maintenance department.

14. Report for work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

15. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.

16. Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook.

17. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

18. Report for work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.

19. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.

Maintenance Assistant

20. Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.

21. Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing supervisor when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.

22. Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Supervisor.

23. Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. Report such occurrences on the shift they occur,

24. Report suspected resident abuse immediately to the Administrator.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.75 - $15.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16