Position Description

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Plants Operations Manager performs the activities of the maintenance department to ensure environmental center compliance in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance, regulations and building codes. Assist in the maintenance of the facility to ensure a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition; in good repair, free from hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, ventilation, heating and cooling systems.

Principal Responsibilities

• Performs regular, scheduled safety inspections. Performs weekly walk-through inspections of high-risk areas.

• Follows all prescribed Life Safety and Preventative Maintenance tasks in TELS as required for federal, state, local, and corporate compliance. Fax/ email documentation as required.

• Prepares a monthly schedule, based on calendar days, for performance of preventive maintenance, striving to allot part of each day to these duties.

• Develops center profile and physical plant history by maintaining complete documentation of all maintenance activities including accurate records of all replacement parts and materials used.

• Maintains required logs/documentation on following in accordance with the Life Safety Manual and OSHA

• compliance including, but not limited to: fire alarm test reports, smoke/heat detectors, sprinkler inspections, emergency generator logs, range hood suppression systems, fire extinguishers, hood and duct cleaning, door locking devices, water temperatures, water hardness, fire and smoke wall dampers, fire and smoke doors, fire drills, disaster drills, door alarm drills, flame spread certification, boiler vessel certification, elevator certification, facility service contracts, medical waste manifests, confined space documentation, survey documentation, material safety data sheets, lock out/tag out program.

• Performs all routine maintenance and repair work as required, but not limited to:

• Performs daily rounds through entire center and uses acquired information to assist in establishing work priority.

• Picks up work order requests daily and establishes work priority; work orders are submitted and tracked electronically through the TELS system.

• Maintains electrical and mechanical equipment in good working order; Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, lubricates and cleans parts, as needed. Cleans/changes filters as required based on environment of center.

• Lubricates potty chairs, wheelchairs, shower chairs, wheeled geri-chairs, drug carts, etc.; Repairs outdoor chairs and benches; Reports serious failures and problems to Administrator.

• Investigates causes of wall/door/frame damage, which might be contributed to protruding bolts or etc. on carts, dollies, or chairs and repair problems.

• Checks light bulbs and exit lights, room temperatures, circuit breakers, temperature in all cooler and freezers, and nurse call system and makes all necessary adjustments and repairs.

• Cleans lint, dust, and dirt from dryers, vents, and heat registers; Cleans condenser coils in refrigeration units; Hoses out garbage cans; Washes windows and screens outside the building; Cleans ice machines.

• Keeps grounds cleared of debris; Collects and disposes of leaves and refuse in keeping with local code.

• Performs roof maintenance including removal of leaves and debris from roof, gutters and drain. Ensures roof drains remain clear and unobstructed.

• Checks toilet seats and grab rails for security and proper functioning; Checks windows for presence of screens and glass.

• Ensures proper functioning of power generator, time clock, exhaust fans, water fountains, toilets, and drains; Balances scales and checks operation of elevators, if applicable.

• Conducts fire drill; Checks all fire extinguishers for correct tags, position, charges, and storage; Tests all smoke detectors and checks operation of and lubricates fire doors.

• Implements the Company’s Lock-out, Tag-out program and ensures use by all staff and outside contractors.

• Identifies and recommends independent contractors for repairs or maintenance work which is beyond the capabilities or certification of center staff; Requests and obtains direction from the Facility Management

• Consultant for any new contractors used

• Follows corporate policy and procedure regarding approvals for any work at the facility.

• Reviews all maintenance related invoices for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to the Business Office

• Manager, Administrator, or Facility Management Consultant.

• Ensures all work is in compliance with corporate Interior Design standards.

• Provides 24-hour “on call” service to the nursing center in case of emergency.

• Ensures that an adequate supply of maintenance supplies is maintained to perform daily tasks.

• Prepares resident rooms for new and/or discharging residents.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

White Sands Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.