MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Topaz Fiscal Services; Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services seeks a Maintenance Assistant to keep our facility safe, clean, and functional. You will oversee grounds care, assist with equipment maintenance, and perform routine repairs in line with policies and procedures.

The role requires ability to read and follow instructions, strong English communication, and the physical capability to lift up to 25 pounds. This is a full-time, on-site position with training provided.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English; follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to make independent decisions and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates tact when dealing with residents, families, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility grounds, parking areas and walkways.
• Repair/maintenance of machines and equipment as directed.
• Ensure electrical, heating, cooling and utility systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Follow facility policies, safety procedures and applicable laws.
• Maintain schedules and report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Assist in transferring heavy items and operate safely under supervision.
• Practice and promote confidentiality and resident rights.

Skills

English literacy

Independent decision-making

Communication

Resident relations

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Status: Full Time

Reports to: Facility Administrator and Maintenance Supervisor

Position Purpose:

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the facility grounds, maintain facility equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines an regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.

Delegation of Authority:

As Maintenance Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.

Job Functions:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Also assist in the following:

• Perform effort to have attractive and well-maintained facility grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed
• Repair/Maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to ensure efficient operations
• Provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations by maintaining utility systems, service heating and cooling unit/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with facility policies and procedures, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws
• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area
• Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed
• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed; workshops, seminars, ect., as directed; in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled, (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, etc.)
• Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in the facility established maintenance policies and procedures
• Clean windows and screens, replace burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, perform cleaning duties wherever necessary
• Ensure that equipment is clean and properly stored at the end of all shifts and that the facility and its equipment is properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience and must maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of work areas
• Keep the Maintenance Supervisor informed of supply needs; report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your Maintenance Supervisor as soon as possible; turn in all found articles to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc. as directed or requested
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information; knock on the door to each resident room prior to entering resident's rooms, honor the resident's personal and property rights; inform resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions
• Must have the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices
• Must be able to work in all areas of the facility
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education / Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Maintenance experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and to follow written and oral instructions
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism; have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, other facility staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public and must be willing to work harmoniously and effectively with residents and other personnel
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and must be able to push, pull, move, and or/carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
• Must be Covid-19 Vaccinated