Maintenance Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

• 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.

Personnel Functions:

• Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.

• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

• File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.

Staff Development:

• Participate in and assist in department studies and projects as directed.

• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed. Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.

Safety and Sanitation:

• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.

• Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when performing maintenance services.

• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.

• Maintain general plant and facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean, and orderly environment.

• Keep your work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., grease/oil spills, excess supplies, equipment, etc., to assure that all established safety rules/regulations are followed at all times. Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) when necessary.

• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.

• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately.

• Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.

• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures.

• Participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.

• Follow established handwashing procedures.

• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.

• Follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.

• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services

• Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

Equipment and Supply Functions:

• Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.

• Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.

• Ensure that the facility and its equipment are 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 director or requested.

• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.

Maintenance Services:

• 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, snow removal, 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.

• Replaced 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.

Resident Rights:

• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.

• Knock before entering a resident's room.

• Honor residents’ personal and property rights.

• Inform resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions

Miscellaneous:

• Turn in all found articles to your supervisor.

Other Duties:

• Other duties as assigned.