Light of Hearts Villa, a Ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System is recruiting for two full-time GENERAL MAINTENANCE positions. We offer an EXCELLENT health care benefit package, Paid Time Off (PTO), anemployer pension plan and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and a GREAT work environment! POSITION SUMMARY The General Maintenance employee assists in maintaining the facility's buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles, and related systems to provide a safe, comfortable, clean, and functional environment for residents, employees, and visitors. Responsibilities include routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, painting, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, groundskeeping, security-related maintenance, equipment and vehicle upkeep, and other assigned duties. Assignments may vary according to the employee's experience, education, technical skills, certifications, and the operational needs of the facility. The employee performs assigned work in accordance with facility policies, procedures, safety standards, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and the mission and philosophy of the organization. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS - Reports to: Director of Maintenance. In the Director's absence, reports to the designated Department Supervisor or Executive Director.
- Supervisory responsibilities: Does not routinely supervise other employees but may provide guidance or coordinate tasks when assigned responsibility for completing a job involving others.
- Working relationships: Maintains professional working relationships with residents, families, employees, volunteers, contractors, vendors, visitors, and representatives of other departments.
- Communication: Reports maintenance concerns, safety hazards, equipment failures, supply needs, accidents, incidents, and work-related problems to the Director of Maintenance or designated supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. General and Preventive Maintenance - Perform daily maintenance duties, preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and assigned work orders.
- Complete work requisitions and planned assignments in a timely and professional manner.
- Inspect buildings, rooms, common areas, equipment, fixtures, and grounds to identify maintenance needs and potential safety hazards.
- Maintain the physical integrity, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and functionality of the facility.
- Perform general repairs and maintenance involving doors, locks, windows, walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, fixtures, hardware, and other building components.
- Assist with seasonal maintenance, groundskeeping, snow and ice removal, and other outdoor maintenance activities as assigned.
- Work independently or cooperatively with other employees to complete routine assignments, projects, and emergency repairs.
- Report conditions requiring specialized expertise, outside contractors, additional resources, or supervisory direction.
2. Specialized Technical Maintenance Based on individual qualifications, training, experience, and authorization, perform or assist with the following: - Electrical: Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform authorized repairs to lighting, switches, outlets, fixtures, and other electrical components. Refer work requiring specialized licensing or expertise to qualified personnel.
- Plumbing: Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair faucets, toilets, drains, fixtures, supply lines, and other plumbing components within the employee's qualifications.
- Painting and surface repairs: Perform painting, patching, drywall repairs, touch-ups, and other work needed to maintain the facility's appearance.
- Carpentry: Perform basic carpentry, furniture repairs, door and cabinet adjustments, hardware replacement, and related maintenance.
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning: Assist with inspections, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, filter replacement, and reporting of HVAC problems as authorized.
- Automotive and equipment maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on facility vehicles and equipment as assigned and qualified, and report defects or needed repairs.
- Security-related maintenance: Inspect and report problems involving doors, locks, access points, and other security-related equipment. Assist with authorized repairs and security responsibilities as needed.
- Technical information: Read and follow equipment manuals, blueprints, building plans, specifications, and technical instructions relevant to assigned work.
- Specialized troubleshooting: Identify problems, determine appropriate corrective action within the employee's abilities, and communicate when additional expertise or contractor services are necessary.
3. Safety, Security, and Emergency Response - Follow all established safety procedures to protect residents, employees, visitors, contractors, and oneself.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to maintenance emergencies during scheduled working hours and participate in after-hours response when assigned or required by facility policy.
- Assist with emergency maintenance needs involving plumbing failures, electrical problems, equipment breakdowns, building damage, environmental conditions, and other urgent situations.
- Perform assigned security-related responsibilities and report unsafe conditions or security concerns promptly.
- Report all accidents, incidents, injuries, property damage, and hazardous conditions to the Director of Maintenance or designated supervisor without delay.
- Follow infection prevention procedures, including applicable requirements for infectious waste exposure, sanitation, cleaning products, and personal protective equipment.
- Use tools, machinery, chemicals, cleaning products, and maintenance equipment according to instructions and safety requirements.
- Recognize situations that exceed the employee's training, authorization, or licensing and promptly notify the appropriate supervisor.
- The General Maintenance employee promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. She/he may be required to perform tasks, which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination.
- The General Maintenance employee must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
4. Work Orders, Records, and Communication - Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance logs, inspection records, and other documentation associated with assigned responsibilities.
- Communicate maintenance problems, hazards, equipment failures, project needs, and supply shortages to the Director of Maintenance or designated supervisor.
- Familiarize oneself with the facility's building layout, equipment locations, utility systems, communication systems, information centers, emergency procedures, and relevant resident and program schedules.
- Understand and follow written and verbal instructions, work priorities, policies, procedures, and applicable technical information.
- Communicate professionally with residents and employees when performing work in occupied rooms or shared spaces.
- Protect resident privacy, personal belongings, confidential information, and the safe operation of the facility while performing assigned work.
5. Tools, Equipment, and Supplies - Maintain tools and equipment in safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
- Keep maintenance work areas organized and free of unnecessary hazards.
- Use equipment and supplies properly and report damaged, defective, or unsafe items.
- Monitor assigned parts and supplies, maintain appropriate stock under the Director's direction, and notify the Director when replenishment is needed.
- Assist with receiving, transporting, delivering, and picking up supplies, parts, equipment, and other items as assigned.
- Maintain appropriate records for equipment, parts, supplies, and maintenance activities when required.
6. Teamwork and Operational Support - Work cooperatively with nursing, housekeeping, laundry, dining services, resident services, administration, and other departments to complete maintenance tasks and support facility operations.
- Assist other maintenance employees with general duties and specialized assignments as needed.
- Support planned projects, facility improvements, inspections, moves, emergency repairs, and other operational needs.
- Assist with maintenance work at an affiliated facility when authorized and assigned.
- Provide designated maintenance coverage during staff absences, vacations, or other scheduling needs.
- Work flexible hours or alternate shifts when reasonably necessary to accommodate staffing requirements, emergency situations, and facility operations, consistent with organizational policies and applicable law.
- When specifically authorized by the Director of Maintenance or Executive Director, assist with coordinating maintenance tasks during the Director's absence. This does not establish routine supervisory responsibility for the General Maintenance position.
7. Policies, Professional Conduct, and Training - Attend mandatory meetings, workshops, in-service training, and other required educational activities.
- Understand and comply with facility policies, procedures, guidelines, programs, safety requirements, and responsibilities applicable to the position.
- Maintain awareness of revised policies, procedures, and assigned work requirements.
- Maintain a clean, professional appearance and comply with the department's dress code.
- Demonstrate appropriate conduct, reliability, sound judgment, and respect in all interactions.
- Respect the rights, dignity, privacy, and personal property of residents.
- Must be sensitive to the social, emotional, and physical needs of memory-impaired elders as well as respect their right to dignity and self-determination.
- Support the mission, philosophy, and values of the organization and, where applicable, the philosophy of the Sisters of Charity Health System.
8. All Other Duties as Assigned Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Maintenance, Department Supervisor, Executive Director, or other authorized supervisor. Such duties may include additional maintenance, repair, inspection, transportation, security, safety, emergency response, housekeeping support, groundskeeping, or other operational assignments consistent with the employee's qualifications, training, authorization, and applicable requirements. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent preferred or required according to facility policy.
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair, with additional technical education, training, or certification preferred for specialized assignments.
- Ability to read and write English and understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to use common sense, prioritize work, identify problems, and communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
- Demonstrated practical skills appropriate to assigned duties. Specialized electrical, plumbing, HVAC, automotive, or other technical work requires appropriate training, authorization, and any legally required license or certification.
- Acceptable driving record and valid driver's license when required for assigned duties.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to respond appropriately to routine and emergency assignments.
- Attend required training and follow established safety and infection prevention procedures.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The employee must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Job duties may require: - Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands and arms, reaching, grasping, and handling tools and equipment.
- Bending, extending, twisting, side bending, crouching, squatting, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and climbing as needed.
- Working in confined or awkward positions and performing repetitive physical tasks.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling supplies, tools, equipment, and other items within established safe limits, lifting 25–50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
- Moving between indoor and outdoor work areas and working at varying heights when properly equipped and authorized.
- Using facility-provided cleaning products, tools, machinery, and equipment necessary for assigned duties.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee works in both indoor and outdoor environments and may be exposed to changing temperatures, weather conditions, noise, dust, cleaning products, maintenance chemicals, mechanical equipment, and other conditions associated with facility maintenance. Appropriate personal protective equipment and established safety procedures must be followed. The employee may work in occupied resident areas and must take appropriate precautions to minimize disruption, protect privacy, and maintain resident safety. WORK SCHEDULE The employee works the schedule assigned by the Director of Maintenance. Varied hours, alternate shifts, flexible scheduling, and emergency response may be required to meet departmental staffing needs and maintain safe facility operations, consistent with facility policies and applicable law. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, non-exempt Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $30.00 hour
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