Maintenance Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists in repairs and maintenance of physical structure of nursing center in a safe and efficient manner

in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and our established procedural

guidelines, and as may be directed by supervisor.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

None

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

On-the-job training provided.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

High Sshool graduate or equivalent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs routine maintenance of air conditioners/heaters.

2. Uses pressure washer as requested.

3. Uses electrical tools and equipment when appropriate. (Including volt meter, drills, saws, etc.)

4. Checks oxygen level of concentrators as requested or needed.

5. Performs routine maintenance of oxygen concentrator as scheduled/needed.

6. Performs water temperature tests as requested/scheduled.

7. Tests fire alarm systems as scheduled/needed.

8. Tests fire safety equipment as scheduled/needed

9. Builds various structures for the use of the patients, e.g., benches, flower boxes, and other carpentry

work requiring the use of various materials (wood, plaster, cement, nails, etc.)

10. Completes general maintenance, plumbing repair, replacing and unclogging hair traps, unplugging

toilets, repairing washers and dryer, replacing broken pipes/water lines etc.

11. Maintains and replaces electrical outlets and light bulbs, and rewires or replaces wiring in various

equipment used by the center.

12. Installs and checks batteries of smoke alarms.

13. Assists in fire drills. Also checks extinguishers and assists fire Marshall with inspection.

14. Removes furniture and clothing form rooms no longer occupied, or assists in the moving to another

room of patient’s belongings e.g. furniture etc.

15. Paints interior or exterior of center as requested/needed. Also may include wallpapering.

16. Assists in the construction of any additions onto the center.

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to

this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

17. Maintains the grounds of the center to provide that they are free of garbage; also may include mowing

of lawn, trimming hedges, weeding, etc.

18. Performs routine laundry equipment maintenance as scheduled/needed.

19. Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks as requested.

20. Performs generator testing and routine maintenance as scheduled/needed.

21. Assists with major cleaning projects as requested/needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

 Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

 Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as

well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.

 Attend and participate in mandatory inservices.

 Honor patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality,

privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.

 Comply with corporate compliance program.

 Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and

body fluids and others as necessary.

 Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations,

infection control, etc.

 Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

 Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.