Description

Position Summary: Accepts and completes assignments as directed by the Environmental Services Director.

Essential Functions

• Assists with the regular maintenance of all facilities on the property, outside grounds, landscaping, driveway and parking areas year-round to present a safe, clean, and attractive environment.
• Works with outside contractors and vendors, as directed.
• Assists with the inspection of all systems including HVAC, plumbing (including monitoring water temperatures), electrical, and mechanical as required by local, state and federal laws.
• Monitors, as directed, the working operation of sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, interior and exterior lighting, door locks and coded entries, and safety shower/eyewash stations.
• Orders and inventories maintenance supplies as directed.
• Assists in the maintenance, repairs and preventive upkeep of all equipment.
• Assists director in ensuring all vehicles used for transporting residents comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations and are in safe operating condition at all times.
• Complies with the company’s employee safety prevention and accident reporting program.
• Participates in conducting fire drills and other safety drills.
• Attends all required training and meetings.
• Attends all required in-services as directed by the Administrator.
• Takes part in employee orientation as directed.
• Cooperates and problem-solves with other departments and staff, residents, families, vendors, and others to support the residents’ needs.
• Timely response and follow through on all communications.
• Protects the confidential nature of resident information and adheres to resident rights.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Works extra hours when necessary and performs duties of other positions as needed.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of building systems operations including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical.
• Demonstrated skills in painting, carpentry, and the proper care and storage of equipment.
• Able and willing to take direction from management.
• Dedicated interest in assisting a senior population.
• History of ethical and professional conduct.
• Proven success in participating within a team structure.
• Self-directed organizational skills that enhance the ability to manage numerous priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
• Patience and acceptance of constant change in own work environment.

Preferred Education or Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Building trades continuing education
• HVAC certificate
• Current Class E Driver’s license with understanding of and ability to operate and see to the maintenance of the company vehicle.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. They include:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, feel, handle controls, talk, walk, hear, reach out and up with hands and arms, stoop and kneel.
• May stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Requires physical contact with residents.
• Must be able to easily lift, carry, and otherwise move at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to tolerate changing temperatures when moving inside and outside the facility.

Work Environment

The work environment is a professional healthcare environment. Employees could be exposed to:

• Noise levels range from moderate to loud.
• Contagious or infectious diseases.
• Dermatitis from frequent hand-washing.
• Needle stick injury.
• Bio-hazardous waste.
• Chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing; fumes and odors.
• While performing administrative duties, the work environment includes standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel

• Travel by automobile to required meetings and the operation of company vehicle as directed by Environmental Services Director.