Administrative Functions: Maintenance Functions: Personnel Functions: Staff Development: Safety and Sanitation: Equipment and Supply Functions: Budget and Planning Functions: Resident Rights: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (includes education, skills, and experience): 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 […]
Full-time
Administrative Functions:
Follow established system to record all work/repair requests throughout the facility.
Keep an inventory of all major equipment as directed.
Assist in the development of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program if directed.
Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
Complete necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies as directed.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.
Submit accident/incident reports to the business office within twenty-four (24) hours after their occurrence.
Maintenance Functions:
Performs day to day routine maintenance and repair required to keep the facility building/equipment in good working condition.
Assists in inspection of facility on a regular basis to ensure that the grounds, facility and equipment are maintained in accordance with established policies/procedures and that all hazardous areas are properly identified.
Assists with the establishment and implementation of a routine preventive maintenance program for all physical plant and equipment.
Assists in monitoring building and equipment renovation, remodeling or replacement projects done by outside contractors.
Assists with the establishment of a priority system on unscheduled maintenance.
Personnel Functions:
Attend department meetings, etc., as scheduled, or as may be called.
Develops good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel to assure that maintenance programs can be properly
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Director of Maintenance.
Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines.
Staff Development:
Assume the responsibility for maintaining your professional competence through participation in programs of continuing education (i.e., seminars, training programs, etc.).
Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HlPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, etc.).
Safety and Sanitation:
Follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Make certain that supplies, equipment, etc., arc maintained to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
Promptly report equipment or facility damage to the Director of Maintenance.
Assist in obtaining/maintaining safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department.
Make certain that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
Consistently follow established hand washing procedures.
Assist in developing and implementing waste disposal policies and procedures for the maintenance department.
Consistently follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.
Equipment and Supply Functions:
Recommend to the Director of Maintenance the equipment and supply needs of the department.
Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly.
Check supply rooms and work areas to assure that needed supplies are readily available to perform assigned tasks.
Ensure supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
Make certain that appropriate personal protective equipment used in the handling of infectious materials is used as required.
Assist in maintaining inventory and records according to established policies.
Assisting in placing orders for equipment and supplies as necessary or as may be required.
Make certain that equipment contaminated with blood or other infectious material is properly labeled or tagged before being sent for repair or decontamination.
Budget and Planning Functions:
Assist in preparing and planning the Maintenance Department’s budget for equipment, supplies, and labor and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval.
Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.
Resident Rights:
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
Knock before entering a resident’s room.
Adhere to the rights of residents’ personal and property at all times.
Inform residents when it is necessary to move personal possessions (i.e. preventive maintenance, replacement of equipment, etc.).
Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property to the Administrator immediately.
Be sure that appropriate medical waste is disposed of in accordance with our facility’s established procedures.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Director of Maintenance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (includes education, skills, and experience): 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.
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office or similar software applications.
Ability to use office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax/scan machines.
The ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and be efficient.
Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload.
Requires well-developed social skills the ability to interact tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have the ability to cope with mental and emotional stress.
The ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
Leadership skills and ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must be able to act with patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to assist residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Willingness and ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
Must have a good driving record, valid, driver’s license, vehicle insurance and a reliable vehicle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (includes education, skills, and experience):
One or more years of technical training in building and equipment maintenance.
Trade Certificate in Maintenance Management or a related certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: 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.
Will have some repetitive hand and arm motions and prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk, listen, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
This position requires frequent manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination such as keyboarding and handling of equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or temperature / weather extremes. Working surfaces may be unlevel, slippery, or unstable.
Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands, vibration, cold temperatures, heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics, restrictive workstations, or awkward postures.
The employee must occasionally lift up to 100 pounds as a team and carry up to 50 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to high.
Exposure to possible hazards which may include but are not limited to; cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns.
Exposure to heat, cold, and mild chemical exposure.
PPE is required for certain tasks, to include safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks, gloves, slip-resistant shoes (always) hard hats and coveralls.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS:
Laguna Rainbow Corporation has a strict policy for background investigation processes. Every position is reviewed and screened. This includes Onsite pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check (includes fingerprint) and license verification.
Type of Background Check
Required
Pre-Employment Drug Screening
X
Background Investigation through Department of Health “DOH” – Fingerprint Verification (Criminal Check, Abuse and Neglect Check, Sex Offender Check, Civil Court Check and Tribal Criminal Check)
