Facilities Maintenance Technician

Arlington Gardens Care CenterHEIGHTS; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Gardens Care Center in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a maintenance assistant to keep the grounds, facility, and equipment in safe, compliant condition. You will follow schedules, assist with routine repairs, and coordinate with nursing staff to support resident living areas.

The role requires the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education.
• Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Other related duties may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean windows and screens as directed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.
• Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.
• Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
• Ensure that the facility and its equipment is properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
• Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Inform residents when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

10th grade education

Job description

Arlington Gardens Care Center in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a maintenance assistant to keep the grounds, facility, and equipment in safe, compliant condition. You will follow schedules, assist with routine repairs, and coordinate with nursing staff to support resident living areas.

The role requires the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and maintain confidentiality of resident information.