What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at Elder Care of Bemidji Inc?
Description
Job Position: Maintenance Mechanic Direct Supervisor: Director of Environmental Services Job Summary: Performs general maintenance duties to assure the functioning of the campus buildings, equipment and grounds.
Job Qualifications: • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and document on required forms and records. • Experience in plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical systems, carpentry and/or general building maintenance is preferred. • MN Boilers License preferential. • Ability to work independently and follow multiple directions; prioritizing and multitasking favorable. • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Hours of Work: As scheduled; may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, on-call and holidays. Schedule may vary from pay period to pay period
Requirements
Hours of Work: As scheduled; may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, on-call and holidays. Schedule may vary from pay period to pay period. Responsibilities: PUBLIC RELATIONS: • Understands that he/she represents Eldercare of Bemidji in every exchange and strives to do so in a positive manner. • Understands that excellent customer service is the highest form of public relations and his/her role in providing the highest level of customer service. RESIDENTS: • Understands and observes the need for strict resident confidentiality. • Offers resolution of or a visit from the appropriate individual who may offer resolution of any dislikes or concerns and communicates these actions to the supervisor. • Proactively encourages and supports residents' rights. • Understands and complies with the responsibilities of a mandated reported for vulnerable adults. OPERATIONS: • Completes repairs as noted on Maintenance Request Forms and as assigned by Director of Environmental Services. • Assists with the compliance of a preventative maintenance program (inspects, maintains, records and communicates with Direct of Environmental Services) • Performs inspections and tests as outlined by each facility's preventative maintenance program.
• Follows department policies and procedures • Ensures that all required inspections are completed in a timely manner and that appropriate documentation is completed and up-to-date in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. • Participates in the call schedule for the facility to ensure all emergency repair requests are handled. • Performs maintenance on such facility equipment as: wheelchairs, beds, electric motors, desk and chairs, heating and ventilating exhaust fans, and boiler. • Assesses need for paint and repair inside and outside of building and makes needed maintenance and repair in a timely manner • Assists in the care of the grounds, including, but not limited to, removal of snow from walks, away from doors and from parking areas; mowing grass; clipping hedges and hauling dirt for gardens. • Informs supervisor if supplies need to be ordered. • Attends in-service as directed by the supervisor. BUDGET: • Participates in control of costs through proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies and effective, efficient organization of duties. • Understands the correlation between census and income and that expenses must be reduced in times of low census including adjustment of staff hours. BUILDING: • Takes ownership in the condition and cleanliness of the facility. • Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills. • Aware of role in disaster plans for the facility. • Responsible for reporting the need for repairs to the supervisor. EMPLOYEES: • Follows established chain of command concerning department and facility business. • Presents a neat appearance (good hygiene, clean uniform, etc.} and wears name badge at all times.
