JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Department: Plant Operations
Reports To: Director of Plant Operations/Environmental Services
Position Summary:
To maintain the grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current federal, state and local standards. To ensure a successful maintenance schedule is maintained at all times.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Must be willing to take call after regularly scheduled work hours, weekends, and holidays.
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Must be able to report to work in 20 minutes when on call.
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License and Certifications Required: None
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Educational Requirements:
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Must be able to speak and understand English
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Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Experience Requirements: None
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Special Skills or Training:
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Must have a valid North Dakota driver's license
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Positive attitude toward the elderly and coworkers
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Ability to recognize errors and make adjustments as needed
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Must be able to use all types of ladders
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Physical Requirements:
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Lifting: up to 75 pounds
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Standing: 7 or more hours per day
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Walking: 7 or more hours per day
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Reaching: 5 or more hours per day
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Grasping: 7 or more hours per day
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Hand Coordination: 7 or more hours per day
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PushingPulling: 6 or more hours per day
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Ability to Distinguish Smells
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Ability to Remain Calm Under Stress
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Ability to endure cold or hot temperatures for long periods of time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assist the Director of Plant Operations/Environmental Services in maintaining the facility in good repair.
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Perform and assist in routine groundskeeping tasks and maintenance of the grounds, parking areas and driveways.
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Perform and assist in routine plumbing, plastering, painting, lighting, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance and repairs of the facility, equipment and HVAC systems.
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Clean windows, screens and high areas.
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Drive the facility vehicles, taking residents to appointments or other needed tasks.
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Operate and maintain equipment, such as bobcats, snow blowers, lawnmowers.
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Ensure that work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner, clearly marked with caution or safety signs as required.
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Ensure that work areas are free of all hazardous objects and that all equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored at all times.
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Ensure that established Universal Precautions, Infection Control, Isolation, Fire, Safety and Sanitation policies and procedures are maintained and followed.
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Ensure that all equipment is in proper working order at all times and promptly report any malfunctions, breakdowns or hazardous conditions to the Director of Plant Operations/Environmental Services or the Administrator.
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Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed; file complaints and grievances and report all incidents and accidents to the Director of Plant Operations/Environmental Services.
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Coordinate daily maintenance services with other departments when required.
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Ensure that an adequate level of maintenance supplies is maintained at all times and advise the Plant Operations/Environmental Services Director of supply needs.
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Assist in lifting and moving heavy equipment and supplies.
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Ensure resident, patient, visitor, and employee safety while performing all duties and responsibilities.
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Maintain Resident and Patient Confidentiality.
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Know and comply with Residents' Rights rules.
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Treat Residents, Patients, Visitors and Co-workers with kindness, dignity and respect at all times.
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Attend and participate in orientation, training, mandatory education, in-services, staff meetings and education courses as instructed to further improve knowledge and skills.
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Promote teamwork; encourage others to work to the best of their ability; assist with training of new co-workers, if needed.
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Have a positive attitude; accept change willingly; follow facility rules, regulations and job assignments; accept suggestions well for work improvement; perform well with minimum supervision; do what is requested without complaint; cooperate with supervisor and show respect at all times; speak well of company and job.
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Lack of absences and tardiness; request changes to schedule infrequently; give timely notice of absences; take allowed time for breaks; willingly come in when called.
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Follow company dress code.
