Job Summary
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing a wide range of work to assist with general repair and upkeep of the Facility, buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Description
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Director, the Maintenance Assistant performs inspection, repairs, routine preventative maintenance, and general upkeep throughout the Facility and grounds. Duties may include moving of equipment and/or furniture, carpentry, basic electrical, plumbing, and/or lawn maintenance, or other tasks as directed by the Regional Director of Plant Operations, or Administrator.
Supervisor
Maintenance Director
Qualifications
- A.High School diploma or equivalent.
- B.Valid driver’s license.
- C.Satisfactory OIG exclusions and background check.
- D.Satisfactory personal & professional references.
Required Personal Skills & Traits
- A.Knowledge of State, Federal, & Local regulations very helpful.
- B.Knowledge of Life Safety Code very helpful.
- C.Knowledge of electrical Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures very helpful.
- D.General carpentry knowledge preferred.
- E.Ability & willingness to take additional training in areas of need.
- F.A firm desire to perform the job & demonstrated willingness to learn.
- G.Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- H.Willingness to follow directions and accept supervision & constructive criticism from the Maintenance Director andRegional Director of Plant Operations
- I.Ability & willingness to meet deadlines.
- J.Ability & willingness to maintain confidentiality according to Federal & State requirements & Facility policy.
- K.Ability to speak/understand/fully comprehend the English language & communicate effectively with Residents,Resident family members, & staff.
- L.Ability to read & write the English language proficiently:
- a.Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions,diagrams/schematics, & procedure manuals, both written and electronic format
- M.Ability to apply common sense & mechanical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, ordiagram form.
- N.Ability to lift & move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; 70+ intermittently; 100+ occasionally.
- O.Ability to see & hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that therequirements of this position can be fully met.
- a.Close, distance, peripheral vision.
- b.Depth perception.
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- c.Ability to adjust focus.
- d.Ability to distinguish color (discuss ability to compensate with Administrator if color-blind or otherwise colorchallenged).
- P.Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, & have manual dexterity.
- Q.Ability to speak clearly & persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen & get clarification & respond well toquestions.
- R.Ability & willingness to work harmoniously & deal tactfully with other personnel, Residents, family members, vendors,volunteers, visitors, government agency personnel & the general public.
- S.Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition & enthusiasm.
- T.Ability to deal with stressful situations on a regular basis, in an emotionally stable manner.
- U.Ability & willingness to follow Facility attendance & tardiness policy.
- V.Ability to work as part of a Team.
- a.Treat others with respect.
- b.Take responsibility for own actions.
- c.Keep commitments.
- d.Look for ways to improve & promote quality.
- e.Work with integrity and in an ethical manner
- f.Build commitment & overcome resistance
- g.Generate suggestions for improving work.
- h.Suggest innovative approaches & ideas.
- i.Exhibit objectivity & openness to others' views.
- j.Balance team & individual responsibilities.
- k.Give & welcome feedback.
- l.Inspire the trust of others.
- m.Work ethically & with integrity.
- n.Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
- o.Puts success of team above own interests.
- p.Ask for & offer help when needed.
- q.Share expertise with others appropriately.
- r.Provide assistance to other team members as needed
- s.Support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- t.Volunteer readily.
- u.Assess own strengths & weaknesses and continually strive to build knowledge & skills
- v.Help to build morale & group commitments to goals/objectives
- w.Recognize accomplishments of other Team Members.