Plant Operations

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This is a brief synopsis of overall job duties.

This person provides assistance to the Maintenance Supervisor to assure that all equipment continues to run safely and properly. Will need to work to maintain a safe environment for all residents and staff.

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Maintenance Assistance

SUPERVISION

Supervised by:  Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Background clearance mandatory (TB, Drug Screening, Physical)
• Ability to work all power tools is highly recommended
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s licenses
• Must be able to communicate with staff and residents effectively
• Must be able to look around and spot hazards and fix immediately
• Able to fix things without being supervised
• Have knowledge in carpentry, electrical, plumbing is highly recommended
• Be willing to try to fix things first before calling in help

Education- Certificates, Licenses or Registrations:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Must be willing to take class on underground tanks
• Must be willing to take training with fire marshals

Experience:

• 1 year of maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired:

• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Evidence of effective problem resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences.
• Ability to be organized and efficient.
• Ability to prioritize.

Maintenance Assistant  Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Check board for jobs needed to be done and prioritize them.
• Check grounds for trash.  Empty waste containers every Monday and Friday and in between when needed.
• Record generator readings.
• Record underground fuel tank readings and make sure they are meeting requirements.
• Fill the pop machine every Friday.
• Check rooms for needed repairs.  Record when they are done and give to supervisor.
• Once a week check and replace all light bulbs, especially at the exit areas (2 light bulbs in signs).  Make sure this includes clinic and outdoor lights.
• Sweep off north patio on Friday and one other time during the week during decent weather.
• If snow will spread ice melt and clean snow off of sidewalks.
• Clean off delivery area (cemented areas) as needed.
• Be on call every other week and fill in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Key Competencies

• • • Attention to detail
    • Communication skills- verbal and written
    • Planning and organizing
    • Judgment
    • Decision-making
    • Knowledgeable

Physical and Sensory Requirements

1. Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, walk, sit and stand intermittently throughout the workday.
2. Subject to frequent interruptions.
3. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
4. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
5. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel and other staff members
6. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
7.  Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
8. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of waist level and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight.
9. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Contribute to facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care through participation in the following:

1. Attend mandatory in-services.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed here may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and or the Administrator. Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on long term care by the KDADs. This job description will be reviewed and/or revised by the Maintenance Supervisor annually and as needed.