Utility Tech

McGuffey Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuffey Healthcare in Gadsden, AL is seeking a dedicated Utility Technician to maintain the facility’s environmental services, equipment, and grounds. You will help provide a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The role requires physical stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to perform routine maintenance with accuracy. Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required to support facility operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare or long-term care is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Attention to cleanliness, safety, and functionality standards.
• Basic computer skills for ordering and inventory upkeep.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs related to resident room cleanliness and facility upkeep as well as respond to work orders to minimize disruptions and ensure safety.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain mobility equipment and coordinate with external vendors for specialized maintenance.
• Maintain QA documentation of rounds and repairs; assist with regulatory inspections and compliance.
• Maintain inventory of wheelchairs and parts; manage stock levels and replenishment.
• Respond to resident requests; ensure comfort and safety and communicate disruptions to relevant staff.
• Coordinate with other departments for efficient operations and communicate maintenance needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and attend training sessions as instructed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stamina & Lifting

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: McGuffey Healthcare LLC - Gadsden, AL 35901Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Shift: First

Job Summary

The Utility Technician in our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) works in Environmental Services facility's physical infrastructure, equipment, and grounds. The Utility Technician ensures residents, staff, and visitors a safe, functional, and comfortable environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Repairs and Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and repairs related to resident room cleanliness and facility cleanliness including but not limited to privacy curtains and general cleaning. Respond promptly to work orders and address issues to minimize disruptions and ensure resident safety.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, clean, and maintain wheel chair, geri-chair and other resident mobility equipment as directed in the facility. Perform preventive maintenance tasks and keep accurate maintenance records. Coordinate with external vendors for specialized equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Documentation: Regularly maintain quality assurance documentation of rounds, privacy curtains replaced, wheelchairs cleaned/repaired, geri-chairs cleaned/ repaired, etc. Assist with regulatory inspections and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Inventory Management: Maintain an inventory of wheelchairs and wheelchair parts, tools, par levels. Monitor stock levels and submit requisitions for replenishment as needed. Keep an organized and secure maintenance storage area.
• Resident Support: Respond promptly to resident requests and address concerns professionally and courteously. Ensure resident comfort and safety during performance of job duties. Communicate schedules and disruptions effectively to Administrator or designee.
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with other departments and staff members to ensure efficient and effective operations. Communicate maintenance-related information to the appropriate personnel.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost-saving measures in maintenance operations. Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills as instructed by administrator.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that may involve lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, and staff.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness, safety, and functionality standards.
• Basic computer skills for ordering and inventory upkeep.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, per the facility's needs.

Working Conditions

• Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicate with the nursing personnel, and other department directors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.

Education

Must possess and maintain any and all necessary active and unencumbered certifications, degrees, or licenses in the necessary state, to the extent the position requires such certifications, degrees, or licenses.

Specific Requirements

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the 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 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

All Other Duties as Assigned

I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at‑will employee.

Accommodations

The facility is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodation to enable the individual to successfully perform a job function. I understand that I should discuss with my supervisor any needed accommodation. I agree to cooperate with the facility in identifying and discussing any available reasonable accommodation that may enable me to perform the essential function(s) of my position.