Maintenance Assistant

Description

The following is a non-exhaustive criteria that relates to the job of a Maintenance Assistant, and it is consistent with the business needs of the facility. These are legitimate measures of the qualifications for a Maintenance Assistant, and are related to the functions that are essential to the job of a Maintenance Assistant.

KNOWLEDGE BASE:

• Experience with heating and air conditioning, boiler and water systems, washers, dryers, emergency power generators and other basic physical plant and equipment items.
• Understanding of principles of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to communicate with staff.
• Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities.
• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Perform maintenance functions as required.
• Ensure the facility physical plant and equipment are maintained in safe and efficient working order.
• Repair equipment and tools as necessary.
• Must qualify for company insurance, pass DMV check, practice safe defensive driving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require frequent extended work days, including being on call for emergency situations.

Sitting: 1 -2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.

Standing: 4 - 6 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and rarely to sitting.

Walking: 5 - 8 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and rarely to sitting.

Climbing: 1-2 hours in an 8 hours shift.

Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.

Driving: May drive daily for local facility related business such as bank and post office.

Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance is extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperative and politely work and deal with others, and to effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment are also essential functions to this job.

STATEMENT: This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

APPLICANT DECLARATION: I have read the qualifications and requirements of the position of MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT. I understand and certify that the foregoing is a non-exhaustive criteria that is consistent with the business needs of this facility and is a legitimate measure of the qualifications for a Maintenance Assistant; and relates to the functions that are essential to the job of a Maintenance Assistant.

To the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can perform these duties.

Qualifications