MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
Job Description
Job Description
OVERVIEW:
The Maintenance Worker will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area
· Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas
· Use large floor cleaning devices to buff or mop
· Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair
· Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs
· Plans repair work using building’s blueprints or equipment manual as needed
· Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures
· Performs routine maintenance on building systems
· Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities
· Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· 2 years maintenance experience
· Knowledge of general carpentry and repair
· Ability to use hand tools and power tools
· Excellent organizational and time management skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· This job operates in a health care setting
· This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center
· Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment
· May experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
· Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear
· The employee must occasionally lift or move up 50 pounds
Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
TRAVEL:
· There is no travel expected for this position