Facilities Maintenance Assistant

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant supports the Facilities Supervisor in the overall maintenance of HCHN’s physical facilities, equipment, and related services including maintenance, housekeeping, security, HVAC, and grounds. Also ensures that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for assigned areas and follows established building safety policies and procedures.

General responsibilities

• Performs routine electrical, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, plastering, grounds keeping, maintenance, mechanical, and other facilities maintenance functions as required.
• Ensures that all HCHN facilities & equipment are in good repair, clean, safe, sanitary, and conducive to the delivery of quality patient care.
• Assists the Facilities Supervisor with the maintenance of all facilities (exterior and interior), building equipment, and grounds.
• Assists the Facilities Supervisor in scheduling and maintaining records for cyclical maintenance projects.
• Works closely with the Facilities Supervisor on all building projects, including repair, construction, and renovations performed by building services staff.
• Monitors and maintains maintenance supplies.
• Prioritizes work orders in an efficient manner and strives to meet deadlines.
• Notifies Facilities Supervisor of maintenance issues or malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs seasonal groundskeeping as required (Ex. spreading salt in the winter, remove debris during other seasons)
• Meets all attendance and punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with maintenance trends as directed by Facilities Supervisor.
• Actively participates in assigned committees as directed by the Facilities Supervisor.
• Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Physical Demands           

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.
• At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
• Travel between sites using your own vehicle.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Internal office space and clinic environment. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Requirements          

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of two (2) years of measurable experience and responsibility in facilities maintenance

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in assessing situations and making decisions.
• Capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all programs, agencies, and personnel.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Flexible, with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance.  
• Strong oral and written communication and presentational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, to effectively and tactfully deal with a diverse group of patients, staff, customers, and community groups.
• General computer proficiency.
• Ability to work in adverse store temperatures.
• Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals with appropriate protective gear.
• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to changing needs of the business.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations