Description

Position: Maintenance

Department: Administration

Overtime Eligible: Non-exempt

Contract: No

Status: Full

Wages: Hourly

Primary Function: Responsible for general and preventive maintenance including servicing, and repairs of the Health Center facilities. Schedules routine inspections and records it in the log. Maintains and cares for the Health Center grounds.

Job Duties:

1. Meets with COO or designee monthly, or as scheduled, to discuss special needs, problems, assignments.

1. Keeps COO or designee informed of work in progress or completed.

1. Performs routine and specific assignments including minor building repairs, maintenance of fans and air conditioners, plumbing and heating.

1. Assembles, moves and installs furniture and fixtures.

1. Repairs desks, file cabinets, chairs and other furniture and fixtures.

1. Repairs floor and wall coverings.

1. Responds to specific work requests from staff.

1. Assists Quality Improvement Committee in planning for facility improvements and modernization projects.

1. Identifies the need for professional electrical/plumbing intervention as necessary.

1. Inspects grounds to ensure safe conditions. Makes recommendations for improvements.

1. Responsible for lawn care, lawn cleaning and plant care, leaf removal as appropriate.

1. Responsible for snow removal of sidewalks, entrance ramps, walkways and doorways; spreads sand/salt to prevent slipping.

1. Inspects and makes minor repairs to equipment and to walkways and driveways.

1. Maintains sprinkler systems and repairs as needed, including periodic safety checks.

1. Attends and participates in required meetings.

1. Keeps COO or designee informed of any unsafe items or conditions and makes recommendations for improvements.

1. May include light house-cleaning including but not limited to: vacuuming floors, damp-mop floors, dusting and emptying trash.

20. Performs related work as required.

Supervision Received: Chief Operating Officer

Supervisory Duties: None

Personal Contacts: Frequent contact with staff of community agencies and the general public. Daily contact with agency staff. Must develop and maintain positive relationship with all of the above.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Comprehensive knowledge of all available services provided at TSFHS, community resources, interpersonal communication strategies, and computer software.

Skill in: Communicating effectively in both written and verbal form, interviewing techniques, managing multiple priorities, effective time management practices, de-escalation skills, problem-solving skills, and managing change and conflict.

Ability to: Manage time and deal with multiple priorities, problem solving, exercise sound judgment, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, make decisions, maintain information in confidential manner, listen well, maintain records and data, use the computer programs and communicate effectively including via the computer. Encourage staff to work towards their full potential and to provide excellent services to our patients and their fellow co-workers.

Essential Characteristics:

1. Commitment to agency mission statement
2. Ability to develop trust and effective working relationships with staff members, individuals, families and external and internal professionals
3. Strong information gathering/interviewing techniques
4. Ability to organize time and prioritize projects efficiently and effectively
5. Effective leadership abilities

Physical Factors:

• Lifting: up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Carrying: up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Standing: occasionally 2 hours at a time
• Walking: 5-10 minutes at a time throughout the day
• Sitting: 15-60 minutes at a time
• Driving: frequent driving
• Vision: color distinction necessary
• Hearing: no greater loss than 40dB average for 500, 1000, 2000 Hz

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED preferred