Maintenance Assistant

* 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 as 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


* Attend 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 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 resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions.