Description
Direct Supervisor: Director of Environmental Services
Job Summary: Performs general maintenance duties to assure the functioning of the campus buildings, equipment and grounds.
Job Qualifications:
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and document on required forms and records.
Experience in plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical systems, carpentry and/or general building maintenance is preferred.
MN Boilers License preferential.
Ability to work independently and follow multiple directions; prioritizing and multitasking favorable.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
Hours of Work: As scheduled; may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, on-call and holidays. Schedule may vary from pay period to pay period
Responsibilities:
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
- Understands that he/she represents Eldercare of Bemidji in every exchange andstrives to do so in a positive manner.
- Understands that excellent customer service is the highest form of public relations and his/her role in providing the highest level of customer service.
RESIDENTS:
- Understands and observes the need for strict resident confidentiality.
- Offers resolution of or a visit from the appropriate individual who may offerresolution of any dislikes or concerns and communicates these actions to thesupervisor.
- Proactively encourages and supports residents' rights.
- Understands and complies with the responsibilities of a mandated reported for vulnerable adults.
OPERATIONS:
- Completes repairs as noted on Maintenance Request Forms and as assigned by Director of Environmental Services.
- Assists with the compliance of a preventative maintenance program (inspects, maintains, records and communicates with Direct of Environmental Services)
- Performs inspections and tests as outlined by each facility's preventative maintenance program.
- Follows department policies and procedures
- Ensures that all required inspections are completed in a timely manner and that appropriate documentation is completed and up-to-date in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Participates in the call schedule for the facility to ensure all emergency repair requests are handled.
- Performs maintenance on such facility equipment as: wheelchairs, beds, electric motors, desk and chairs, heating and ventilating exhaust fans, and boiler.
- Assesses need for paint and repair inside and outside of building and makes needed maintenance and repair in a timely manner
- Assists in the care of the grounds, including, but not limited to, removal of snow from walks, away from doors and from parking areas; mowing grass; clipping hedges and hauling dirt for gardens.
- Informs supervisor if supplies need to be ordered.
- Attends in-service as directed by the supervisor.
BUDGET:
- Participates in control of costs through proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies and effective, efficient organization of duties.
- Understands the correlation between census and income and that expenses must bereduced in times of low census including adjustment of staff hours.
BUILDING:
- Takes ownership in the condition and cleanliness of the facility.
- Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills.
- Aware of role in disaster plans for the facility.
- Responsible for reporting the need for repairs to the supervisor.
EMPLOYEES:
- Follows established chain of command concerning department and facility business.
- Presents a neat appearance (good hygiene, clean uniform, etc. and wears name badge at all times.
