Maintenance Assistant

Elkton-Nursing-; Heritage Valley (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkton Nursing seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform routine care and maintenance of the facility, ensuring repairs, preventative maintenance, and adherence to policies. In the absence of the Director of Maintenance, duties may be performed as needed.

The role requires completing mandatory training, maintaining documentation, and working collaboratively with the Environmental Services team to keep the center survey-ready.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year maintenance experience in a commercial setting; healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Flexibility to work hours and to report to work within twenty (20) minutes for urgent situations.
• Basic computer skills including email, electronic order entry, building engines, etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building systems as directed by maintenance director.
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance on time.
• Ensure safety and health protocols are followed.
• Assist in life safety and fire drills as needed.
• Keep records in the electronic maintenance system.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the regular care and maintenance of the physical plant and grounds as directed by the Director of Maintenance so that the facility is aesthetically pleasing, properly repaired, and well maintained by following all preventative maintenance schedules and company policies and procedures. The Maintenance Technician will perform the routine duties of the Director of Maintenance in the absence of that person.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all mandatory training is completed on time.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the electronic file keeping system.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work area, including shops and equipment rooms.
• Manages time, projects, and records effectively.
• Maintains a working in-home or mobile phone and provides the number to the center. Assists the Director of Maintenance with quality assurance inspections, HUD inspections if applicable, and preventative maintenance review inspections as required.
• Reports all instances of suspected abuse or neglect or other concerns to appropriate parties.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.

FACILITY UPKEEP & MAINTENANCE

• Prioritize and complete all work orders and maintenance requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Completes work order requests same day when possible but no later than ten working days.
• Completes emergency repairs in the shortest time possible.
• Checks and reads all gauges, thermometers, water gauges on boilers and thermometers in coolers and freezers as directed by the Director of Maintenance.
• Maintains proper curb appeal at all times which includes the absence of trash on the grounds/around dumpsters, clean curbs, trimmed shrubs if applicable, no dead plant material, no weeds in mulch beds or curbs, and clean breezeways. Assists the grounds person with custodial work as necessary.
• Maintains grounds by mowing and trimming as necessary if directed by the Director of Maintenance.
• Performs light electrical repairs (appliances, switches, circuits, etc.) Replaces fixtures as needed.
• Repairs concrete, masonry, roofing, and fencing when necessary.
• Ensuring that glass, linoleum, carpet, screens, windows, appliances, and locks are properly replaced.
• Hangs and patches sheet rock, painting, wallpaper, and completes other repairs as necessary.
• Performs carpentry work (I.e., repairing drawers, shelves, doors, casings, moldings, etc.) Performs all preventative maintenance and completes related documentation in the electronic record keeping system in a timely manner.
• Monitors and records maintenance supplies and materials. Ensures that supplies and materials are only used for center-related repairs.
• Works as a team with other maintenance staff and the center’s Environmental Services department to ensure that the center is always survey ready.
• Knows the location and operation of all water, electrical, and gas cutoffs.

LIFE SAFETY & HEALTH

• Works with the Director of Maintenance, facility Administrator, and center staff to maintain a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and visitors.
• Maintains current knowledge of codes and regulations.
• Keeps all doors, walkways, and steps clear of obstacles to permit access and prevent possible injuries.
• Keeps all doors to maintenance area locked when away from area.
• Enforces the facility’s safety and health programs. Address all physical hazards immediately.
• Conducts fire safety and response drills and actively participates in all fire safety in-services.
• Inspects, operates, and maintains all fire safety equipment and records.
• Works with Director of Maintenance to ensure facility’s Emergency Operations Plan is maintained and updated regularly as needed.
• Promotes safety and infection control practices. Practices all established safety standards and precautions.

PREREQUISITES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of Maintenance experience in a commercial setting; healthcare experience preferred.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and repair the above systems. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in-writing.
• Ability to work flexible hours and to report to work within twenty (20 minutes for urgent situations.
• Basic computer skills including email, electronic order entry, building engines, etc.