Maintenance

Halstead-Health-; Halstead (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Halstead-Health- is seeking a Maintenance Technician to upkeep the facility, its equipment, and surrounding grounds. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and ensure utilities are functioning properly to support resident care and operations.

The role requires adherence to safety policies, ability to operate and inspect electrical and plumbing systems, and readiness to respond to maintenance needs with reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or facilities is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Physical ability to perform tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the building, equipment, and grounds; perform repairs and replacements as needed.
• Follow facility safety policies and procedures; maintain fire safety equipment and drills.
• Ensure electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems are in good working order.
• Assist with routine cleaning, housekeeping, and coordination with staff as required.
• Provide reliable on-site presence and respond to maintenance emergencies 24/7 if needed.

Job description

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance is responsible for repairs, maintains physical structure, equipment and grounds of the Facility.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.

Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Unit Manager.

Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.

Report to work on time and as scheduled.

Facility grounds must be maintained in an orderly fashion; free from hazards, debris and clutter. Sidewalks and drives must be free from snow, ice, leaves and in good repair.

Responsible for maintaining the building including but not limited to painting, replacing worn or stained tiles, repairing furniture, locks, baseboards, trim, windows, etc.

Responsible for assuring the electrical system and all electrical appliances are in good working condition. Responsible for assuring that all plumbing is in working order and in good repair.

Responsible for organizing fire drills and assuring that all fire safety equipment is in working order and is inspected on a regular schedule.

Maintain all Facility equipment including but not limited to washers, dryers, boilers, air conditioners, furnaces and lawn mowers. May be required to assist staff in moving residents and furniture.

Assures 24-hour availability of service for maintenance emergencies.

Assures personal and staff comply with all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, fire safety, and building, electric and plumbing codes.

Assures personal and staff compliance with Residents’ Rights.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.
• Primary Physical Requirements:
• Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Lift over 50 lbs: Rarely
• Carry up to 10 lbs: Constantly
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely
• Carry over 50 lbs: Rarely
• Reach above shoulder height: Constantly
• Reach at shoulder height: Constantly
• Reach below shoulder height: Constantly
• Push/Pull: Constantly
• Hand Manipulation:
• Grasping: Constantly
• Handling: Constantly
• Torquing: Frequently
• Fingering: Frequently
• Other Physical Considerations
• Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing is required.
• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.