What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant/ Porter position at Excelcare at Manalapan?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for cleaning common areas of the facility
Maintains a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas
Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times
Removal of trash & soiled linens. Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds
Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens.
- Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility.
- Clean/change air filters.
- Clean/vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils and compressors.
- Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies and procedures.
- Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.
- Complete life safety code assignments.
- Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records.
- Complete safety audits as assigned.
- Repair/replace light fixtures.
- Test and record water temperatures.
- Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, chair alarms.
- Perform commercial washer and dryer preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order.
- Repair/remove/replace ceiling tile.
- Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, install dry wall.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems,alarm systems, appliances, commercial stoves, refrigerators, air-conditioning and heating units.
- General construction experience preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
- Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and other persons with various disabilities.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with peers, residents, family members, visitors,government agency personnel and the general public.
- Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.