Purpose of
Your Job Position
The primary
purpose of your job position is to assist the Plant Operations Director with
the maintenance and repair program involving buildings
and grounds. Also assists in coordinating maintenance and repair activities
with functions of other departments, in accordance with current federal, state,
and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare’s
established policies and procedures.
Job
Functions
Every effort
has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it
in no way states or implies that these are the only
duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the work
is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Working Conditions
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- Works in areas throughout Solaris
HealthCare.
- Some exposure to disagreeable
conditions including odor and infection.
- Moves frequently during
working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Works closely with Plant
Operations Director, Maintenance, Laundry and Housekeeping Staff, residents,
families, and other center staff.
- Is subject to hostile and
emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
- Communicates with the medical
staff, nursing service, and other department directors.
- Works beyond normal working
hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
- Is subject to call back during
emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
- Attends and participates in
continuing educational programs.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious
waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
- May be subject to the
handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Education
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- High School diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of
the TELS Maintenance Program a plus.
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Experience
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- Experience in the Healthcare Industry a plus.
Specific Requirements
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- Must be able to read, speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Must be a
supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team
concept.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel,
residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the
general public.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work
harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm,
as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in
which they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles
and be willing to incorporate them into existing activities. 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.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
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- Must be able to move frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in
an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional
stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that
will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of
this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal
integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel,
and support agencies.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the
policies of this Solaris HealthCare, which include a medical and physical examination.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly,
emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within Solaris HealthCare.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum
of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move,
and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. Lifting up to 100
pounds occasionally.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents
during emergency situations.
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