Maintenance Assistant

La-Mesa-Healthcare-Center; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

La Mesa Healthcare Center in California is seeking a Maintenance Associate responsible for keeping the facility, equipment, and grounds safe and functional. You will follow maintenance schedules, perform routine repairs, and coordinate with nursing staff during daily tasks.

The role requires practical problem solving, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and a focus on safety and confidentiality of resident information.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 10th grade education.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Must deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and agencies.
• Maintain care and use of supplies, equipment, and keep work areas tidy.
• Willing to seek out new methods and be willing to adopt them.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and facility per schedule.
• Report accidents to supervisor.
• Coordinate daily maintenance with nursing services during routine tasks.
• Perform repairs across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical as directed.
• Replace light bulbs and clean windows.
• Service heating and cooling units per manufacturer guidance.
• Keep work areas clean and equipment properly stored.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Attend meetings as directed.

Skills

Decision making

Follow instructions

Safety compliance

Maintenance basics

Communication

Education

10th grade education

Tools

Desktop computer

Job description

General PurposeThe primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the grounds, facility, equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and 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.Essential DutiesEnsure 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. (NOTE: Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)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.Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the AdministratorAttend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.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 proceduresPerform 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 possibleFollow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requestedEnsure 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.Supervisory RequirementsThis position has no supervisor responsibilitiesQualificationEducation and/or ExperienceMust possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade educationLanguage SkillsMust possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office-related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Additional InformationNote: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.