Maintenance Supervisor - FT - Days

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations governing our nursing center, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to provide that our nursing center is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Non-exempt Status: May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to call-back during any emergency.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to Administrator

PRIDE VALUES

P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession"

R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity

I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values

D-DILIGENE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal

E-EXCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of a H.S. diploma or its equivalent preferred.

OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two- (2) year(s) experience in a supervisory capacity in a maintenance/plant related position. Knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as other various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS

• Build various structures for the use of the patients, e.g., benches, flower boxes, and other carpentry work requiring the use of various material (wood, plaster, cement, nails, etc.).
• Perform general maintenance, plumbing repair, replacing and unclogging hair traps, unplugging toilets, repairing washers and dryers, replacing broken pipes/water lines etc.
• Maintain and replace electrical outlets and light bulbs, and to rewire or replace wiring in various equipment used by the center.
• Remove furniture and clothing from rooms no longer occupied, or assist in the moving of patient's belongings e.g. furniture etc. to another room.
• Paint interior or exterior of center. Also may include wallpapering.
• Install and check batteries of smoke alarms.
• Assist in fire drills. Also check extinguishers and assist fire marshall with inspection.
• Replace damaged windows.
• Assist in the construction of any additions to the center.
• Comply with established budget restraints.
• Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to perform job and in accordance with established departmental budget.
• Maintain the grounds of the center. Grounds should be free of garbage, lawn mowed, hedges trimmed, and grounds weeded, etc.
• May be responsible for replacing flooring, e.g., tearing out and replacing tile-type material.
• Use pressure washer as requested.
• Use electrical tools and equipment when appropriate. (Including voltmeter, drills, saws, etc.)
• Check oxygen level of concentrators as requested or needed.
• Perform routine maintenance of oxygen concentrator as scheduled/needed.
• Perform water temperature tests as requested/scheduled.
• Perform routine laundry equipment maintenance as scheduled/needed.
• Test fire alarm systems as scheduled/needed.
• Test fire safety equipment as scheduled/needed.
• Perform generator testing and routine maintenance as scheduled/needed.
• Perform basic plumbing skills as appropriate.
• Perform basic electrical skills as appropriate.
• Operate lawn equipment and routine ground maintenance as scheduled (including lawns, parking area, driveways etc.)
• Perform basic carpentry as requested (including framing, drywall, electrical, etc)
• Perform basic upkeep of nursing center such as changing filters, light bulbs, and cleaning as requested.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as requested.
• Assist with major cleaning projects as requested/needed.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Participates in nursing center surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current licensure/certification, as required.
• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.
• Honors patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance Program.
• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follows established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
• Complies with all Privacy & Security programs.

ESSENTIAL GENERAL FUNCTIONS

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Professional Appearance

• Communicates well with patients and family members providing a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, and answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Primary Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 10 lbs.: Constantly required to wear a tool belt around the waist containing tools, weighing approximately 10 to 15 pounds.

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• Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally occurs when lifting cans of paint or various other equipment and supplies.

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• Lift 26 to 50 lb.: Occasionally may occur when lifting various supplies or equipment. Assistance is typically available if required to move furniture weighing over 50 pounds from patients rooms.

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• Lift over 50 lbs.: Rarely may occur when moving patients furniture. Assistance is typically available.

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• Carry up to 10 lbs.: Constantly required to wear a tool belt around the waist containing tools weighing approximately 10 to 15 pounds.

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• Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally occurs when carrying cans of paint or other various tools, equipment, or supplies.

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• Carry 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally may occur when lifting various supplies or equipment. Assistance is typically available if required to move furniture weighing over 50 pounds from patients rooms. May carry up to 50 to 100 feet. If to another floor, elevators are typically available.

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• Carry over 50 lbs.: Rarely may occur when moving patients furniture. Assistance is typically available.

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• Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet Frequently may occur when changing light bulbs or when painting walls or ceilings.

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• Reach at shoulder height: Frequently occurs when painting or performing other tasks required for maintenance.

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• Reach below shoulder height: Frequently required when performing maintenance tasks on toilets, sinks and other drainage systems.

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• Push/Pull: 20 feet minimum. Occasionally required when moving furniture. Carts may be available for moving of heavier equipment.

Hand Manipulation:

• Grasping: Constantly grasping carious hand tools, e.g., hammer, screw driver, paint brush, wires, drill, wrench.

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• Handling: Constantly handling various objects as mentioned above.

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• Torquing: Occasionally may occur when using various hand tools.

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• Fingering: Frequently required.

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• Controls & Equipment: Tools as listed above; may also be required to operate heavy equipment, e.g., backhoe.

Other Physical Considerations:

• Twisting: Occasionally may occur when performing carpentry work.

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• Bending: Frequently occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.

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• Crawling: Occasionally may occur when required to use crawl space to check center pipes, wiring, etc.

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• Squatting: Frequently occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.: may occur for up to one hour.

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• Kneeling: Occasionally/frequently occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc. Knee pads are available.

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• Crouching: Occasionally may occur when required to check areas of the center that require this posture, such as small spaces or those with low ceiling.

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• Climbing: Frequently required. May be required to use ladders when cleaning gutters or painting.

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• Balancing: Not required.

During an 8 hour day, Associate is required to:

Consecutive Hours Total Hours

Sit 1 2

Stand 2 3

Walk 2 3

Work Surface: Tile floors and metal or wood counters.

Cognitive and Sensory Requirements:

• Talking: Necessary for communicating with others.

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• Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from others.

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• Sight: Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly.

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• Tasting & Smelling: Smelling is required to detect odors such as natural gas, electrical smoke, etc.

EQUIPMENT USED

Various power tools such as drill, table saw; hand tools such as hammer, screwdriver. May be required to operate an automobile. May operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe. May have instance to ride a large lawn mower.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates, and visitors.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Associate must be able to perform various tasks as required in maintaining a building. Associate is typically able to work at his or her own pace. May contract out for various services, e.g., window replacement or smoke detector services.

Drug-Free Workplace

Full-Time Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)

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• Dental insurance

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• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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• Employee wellness program

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• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance

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• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability

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• Flexible Spending Accounts

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• ICHRA for health insurance

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• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)

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• Vision insurance