MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Position Description

Responsible for assisting the Maintenance Director with the activities of the maintenance department to ensure environmental center compliance in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance, regulations and building codes. Ensures center is maintained in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition; in good repair, free from hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, ventilation, heating and cooling systems. Also responsible for the provision of quality laundry service.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist with all Environmental Services personnel and daily work in assigned areas throughout center in an effective, efficient manner that enhances service levels while providing appropriate control of expense budgets, staffing and the effectual resolution of interdepartmental and personnel problems. Processes and maintains records of accounts payable, supplies received, equipment maintenance, and other department business.
• Assist with the Executes the Companys preventive maintenance program and record keeping systems to maintain the center is at its highest level of physical function.
• Develops center profile and physical plant history by maintaining complete documentation of all maintenance activities including accurate records of all replacement parts and materials used; Maintains records of fuel supply.
• Performs all routine maintenance and repair work for the center in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance, regulations and building codes.
• Works with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders and other staff members regarding environmental services requests, infection prevention, service resolution opportunities, and other interdepartmental matters. Provides timely follow-up for information to requesting departments. Communicates and consults with management on best practices.
• Maintains electrical and mechanical equipment in good working order; Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments and lubricates and cleans parts, as needed; Lubricates potty chairs, wheelchairs, shower chairs, wheeled Geri-chairs, drug carts, etc.; Repairs outdoor chairs and benches; Reports serious mechanical failures and problems to the Administrator.
• Picks up work order requests daily and establishes work priority.
• Performs daily rounding and inspection of assigned areas to assure company standards for cleanliness are met. Works in conjunction with infection control department to meet all standards. Provides education and ensures staff compliance with all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Checks light bulbs and exit lights, heat and water temperatures, circuit breakers, temperatures of walk-in cooler, freezers and standing refrigerators, and call-light system for each room and makes necessary adjustments.
• Cleans lint, dust, and dirt from dryers, vents, and heat registers; Cleans condenser coils in refrigeration units; Hoses out garbage cans; Washes windows and screens outside the building; Cleans ice machines. Maintains floors throughout the facility.
• Checks bedrails, toilet seats, and grab rails for security and proper functioning, Checks windows for presence of screens and glass.
• Ensures proper functioning of power generator, time clock, exhaust fans, water fountains, toilets, and drains; Balances scales and checks operation of elevators, if applicable.
• Conducts fire drills; Checks fire extinguishers for correct position, charges and storage, tests all smoke detectors and lubricates all fire doors.
• Identifies and recommends independent contractors for repairs or maintenance work which is beyond the capabilities of center employees; Requests and obtains direction from the Support Services Consultant, as needed.
• Provides 24-hour on-call service to the nursing center in case of emergency.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, department head meetings, and other center meetings and sits on required committees.
• Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies.
• Supervise the day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of maintenance supplies is maintained to perform daily tasks.
• Prepares resident rooms for new and/or discharging residents.
• Maintains the grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards.
• Works to problem solve, plan, organize, communicate and cooperate with others to ensure that projects are completed.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records of work done.
• Conducts fire drill; Checks all fire extinguishers for correct tags, position, charges, and storage; Tests all smoke detectors and checks operation of and lubricates fire doors.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred
• One to two years of supervisory experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in long-term care preferred.

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.