Maintenance/Van Driver

Qualifications:

• Current Nebraska Drivers license.
• Ability to work with residents, the public and volunteers.
• Willingness to work as a team member and to assume responsibility.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions by Supervisor pertaining to maintenance duties.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with other maintenance personnel to see that all assigned duties are performed.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to make simple repairs.
• Adequate understanding of the maintenance required for buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Must be a self starter; must be at work at the assigned times.
• Must be respectful and compatible with residents and staff. Experience in long term care is preferred.

Essential Function

• Able to work closely with others. Able to work independently.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• A sense of responsibility and good judgment.
• Ability to meet standards of good hygiene and personal cleanliness.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time on hard surfaces and carpet. Able to be seated for extended periods.
• Ability to hear, speak, read, and write, with residents, family members, the public, and surveyors.
• Patience with the elderly, and the ability to communicate with them about their needs.
• Ability to lift up to a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift, such as wheelchairs, laundry carts, lawnmowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, and hedge trimmers.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, reach, lift, feel, and grasp.
• Clear vision at less than 20 inches and also up to 50 feet; for example, to read federal/state regulations, to see nurse call lights, to drive a vehicle(if using the facility vehicles), and to safely navigate in resident rooms.
• Ability to keep several instructions straight while completing daily job duties.
• Flexible enough to cope with sudden changes in plans or routine. Able to handle the stress of the work flow.

Responsibilities

• To work with the Maintenance Director in planning, organizing, and carrying out the maintenance program of the Home.
• In the absence of the Maintenance Director , to ensure that the responsibilities and plans of the department are carried out.
• To work together in a spirit of team work within the department.
• To encourage and assist residents.
• To report unusual observations to the Charge Nurse.
• To keep resident and facility matters confidential.
• To report to work as scheduled by the Maintenance Director.
• To follow infection control and universal precautions procedures.
• To obey the requirements of the Employee Handbook, and to complete required in-services.
• To perform other duties as requested by the Maintenance Director or the Administrator.
• Transport dirty laundry from unclean linen rooms to the laundry at the times specified by the supervisor.
• Assist nursing, housekeeping, and other departments with maintenance or lifting needs, if assistance is requested , or run errands in town as needed.
• Transport residents by the van or automobile, as needed.
• Weekend assignment (every fourth weekend)
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs on your weekend.
• Be familiar with basic emergency generator operation and care.
• Assist with fire/safety requirements, as needed.
• To perform other duties as requested by the Maintenance Director or the Administrator.
• Lawn Care: See that the lawn is well maintained (mowed, watered, fertilized, weed control insect/ grub control, etc.)
• Tree Care: Water, prune, and care for as needed.
• Keep all outside doorways and grounds free of trash and other debris.
• Be responsible for all of Chrisoma Villa's maintenance needs:
• Care for the whirlpool and see that the water stays purified.
• Care for inside plants, including watering and insect/disease control.
• Ensure proper repairs of building and equipment by own skiIIs or by properly licensed service repair shops.
• During winter be responsible for snow removal/ driveway and sidewalks are to be kept clear of snow and ice.
• Weekend assignment (every 4th weekend)

Van Driver

• Transport residents to and from facility for doctor's appointments.
• Transport residents to and from downtown for weekly shopping.
• Pick up medications at local pharmacies and deliver to facility
• See that the van is properly maintained for gas, oil changes, tire pressure, general repair and washing.
• Assure that the wheelchair lift is operating properly.
• Assist with errands and other duties as assigned by Supervisor (including small maintenance requests)

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18