What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at Bethany Village Horseheads, NY?
Description
Position Overview:
Responsible for campus-wide maintenance; first responder to emergencies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Education Required:
Some heavy lifting required (~75 lbs, @ 5% of time), ~20 lbs, @ 5% of time, <20 lbs, throughout the dayWalking, standing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, lifting, handling, talking, seeing, carrying, concentration, and maintenance of an appropriate working speed are required for this position.
Personal Protective Equipment & Uniform Requirements
Position Overview:
Responsible for campus-wide maintenance; first responder to emergencies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Outside trimming of shrubs, mowing around building, flower / tree planting, and trash pickup.
- Seasonal decorating of building.
- Performs preventive maintenance and routine custodial duties as assigned.
- Assists in removal of snow.
- Stripping/waxing floors as scheduled.
- Performs all operational assignments as requested, and completes daily work orders..
- Informs the Maintenance Supervisor/Director of Maintenance immediately of any malfunction of equipment or any hazardous condition.
- Clean areas used at the completion of work or at the end of the day.
- Participates in campus trash collection.
- Requisitions all supplies through the Maintenance Supervisor/Director of Maintenance, and assists in maintaining an inventory of parts and supplies in the department.
- Has some knowledge of fire alarms, fire equipment, heat and smoke detectors.
- Washing of exterior windows seasonally.
- Maintaining facility water softener (maintaining salt levels).
- High speed floor burnishing.
- Perform lockout / tagout.
- Emergency generator checks and logs.
- First responder to emergency situations on campus.
- Escort emergency personnel on campus and assist as directed.
- Follows instructions of the fire and disaster plans.
- Check fire panels.
- Assists in the opening and closing of buildings as required.
- Endorses and complies with the Vision, objectives, procedures, and policies of Bethany Village and the Maintenance Department.
- Partake in weekly on-call rotation
Education Required:
- High School Diploma recommended for this position.
- Ability to read, speak and write English is required.
- 1-2 years’ experience preferred.
- Exposure to the following may be present in this position:
- MSDS sheets are available for all chemicals used.
- Floor buffer, burnisher, carpet extractor, and auto scrubber.
- Vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, micro-vac.
- Lockout / tagout equipment.
- General tools, power tools, ladders, dollies, and flat carts.
- Vehicles with plow equipment, salting equipment.
- Mowers & trimmers.
- Some weekends & holidays required.
- Must be able to work independently and prioritize duties.
- Working conditions for this position may include the following: Inside, outside, hot, cold, humid, dry, wet, dusty, dirty, odors, noisy, inadequate lighting/ventilation, mechanical hazards, moving objects, high places, working with/around others, working alone.
Some heavy lifting required (~75 lbs, @ 5% of time), ~20 lbs, @ 5% of time, <20 lbs, throughout the day
- Gloves: appropriate work gloves worn as needed.
- Safety Glasses: worn when performing tasks and operating machinery that could potentially injure eyes.
- Shoes: heavy-duty work shoes/boots.
- Badge: Bethany Village photo I.D.
- Must be able to communicate with staff, residents, and the families of the residents.
- Task-centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
- Valid Driver’s License is required.