Maintenance Assistant - Indigo Manor Nursing and Rehab

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Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation?! If YES… Indigo Manor is looking for YOU!

Indigo Manor is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!

Summary

Performs maintenance and repair of physical structures of buildings by performing the following duties:

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects and reviews maintenance requisitions from all units and departments of facility. Reviews information, establishes priorities, inspects, replaces, repairs or otherwise resolves problems.
• Implements the approved preventative maintenance program throughout physical plant and for all equipment per the schedule.
• Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits, fire detection alarms, extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event electrical supplies are interrupted.
• Maintains all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.
• Tests facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility. Monitors acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others.
• Inspects, tests and maintains resident call system to ensure a functioning communication system.
• Inspects physical building for any signs of rodents or pests. In cooperation with Housekeeping, implements effective pest control system to eliminate any rodents and pests.
• Maintains facility ventilation system to provide appropriate air movement with acceptable temperature, humidity and odor control levels.
• Responds to emergency maintenance needs promptly.
• Cooperates with other departments to identify and accommodate individual resident needs and preferences. Communicates directly with residents. Maintains furniture and equipment appropriate to individual resident’s needs and abilities.
• Completes required documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities. Audits records of maintenance staff for accuracy and completeness. Implements approaches to improve department record keeping practices.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure residents' rights are protected and HIPAA guidelines are met.
• Maintains adequate supplies and tools for efficient and effective functioning of maintenance department and Facility operations.
• Coordinates facility fire and disaster drills. In the event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.
• Complies with all federal, state, local and Facility regulations and procedures.
• Ensures that all duties performed comply with the standards established by the Quality Assurance Program.
• Carries out all duties in accord with the Facility mission and philosophy.
• Other duties as assigned by the facility Maintenance Director.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced learning for this position is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents or employees of the Facility.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must consistently utilize discretion and judgment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current driving license in good standing.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in plumbing repairs such as drain pipes, faucet fixtures, and water and heating supply lines.
• Knowledge and experience in simple electrical repair and replacement such as switches, outlets, circuits, and light fixtures.
• General knowledge and experience in other building maintenance such as window replacement, re-screening, tiling, and lock installation.