Description

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE:                                      Security Guard                                                    

REPORTS TO:                                 Maintenance Supervisor                 

SALARY CLASSIFICATION:      Hourly

General Description:  

            Check all doors at Elim Park and Elim Park Place.  Oversees that 3-11 and 11-7 staff shifts get to and from their cars safely.  Check all fire stations when they are established in an emergency.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Check all doors are secured and fire stations.  Also check to see if all exit lights and outside lights are functional and report repairs to maintenance.
2. Turn off unnecessary exterior lights in closets, basements, utility rooms, etc. in all buildings.
3. Change all light bulbs when needed.
4. Be able to work with nursing to respond to emergency needs.
5. Use company truck to put salt down to ensure safe conditions for change of shift for residents, staff and visitors.
6. Use salt spreaders to ensure sidewalks are free of slippery hazards.
7. Use Shovels or other snow removal equipment to ensure walkways are free of hazards.
8. Make fire safety rounds – checking emergency lights, exit lights, fire extinguishers on a regular basis.
9. Light housekeeping as needed – ex: Vacuuming entry ways during a storm to ensure ice melt/salt is not tracked through building.
10. Regularly test pool water / place vacuum in pool for nightly cleanings
11. Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Key Characteristics:

1. Demonstrates neatness, accuracy and dependability.
2. Contributes, develops and carries out new ideas.
3. Demonstrates an ability to work with others.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Ability to work in cost and time efficient manner.
6. Teaches skills and knowledge to new staff.
7. Wears appropriate clothing/uniform.  Appearance is neat and well kept.
8. Relates well with residents; is friendly and pleasant.
9. Demonstrates good safety habits­—uses equipment appropriately.
10. Attendance/punctuality—comes to work when scheduled and on time.
11. Attends required in-services

Work Area and Working Conditions:

• Entire facility

Entry Level Qualifications:

1. High School diploma
2. Ability to follow instructions
3. Able to read and speak clearly in English to communicate efficiently in case of an emergency.

4.       Must be licensed by the state of Connecticut.

Physical Requirements:

• Entails much walking
• Exposed to outside temperatures
• Able to stoop, kneel, sit, squat, stand and bend. 
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Equipment to be used:         

• Computer Wand (AMT) to do hourly “punches”
• Motorized golf cart
• Company Truck with Salt Spreader in Winter
• Salt spreaders
• Shovels
• Vacuums
• Pool test equipment / cleaning equipment

Key Accountabilities (with or without reasonable accommodation): 

1. Responsible for securing building at night (locked up).
2. Checks fire monitoring boards, doors, and windows.
3. Works with nursing staff to respond to emergency calls.
4. Makes security rounds every hour according to rounds station checklist.

Qualifications