Maintenance Assistant

Ridgeway Post Acute in; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway Post Acute in Petaluma, CA is seeking a maintenance technician to keep the grounds, facility and equipment in good working order. You will follow maintenance schedules and safety policies to ensure resident comfort and safety, reporting incidents as needed.

Responsibilities include routine upkeep of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems, replacing light bulbs, cleaning fixtures, and coordinating with nursing services for resident areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in general facility maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to follow schedules and safety policies.
• Able to report incidents and coordinate with nursing/maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, facility, and equipment per schedules.
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Replace bulbs and clean windows and fixtures as directed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Facility maintenance

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC maintenance

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Job description

The 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.

• Ensure 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 Administrator
• 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 procedures
• Perform 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 possible
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested
• Ensure 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

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.