Job Description

SUMMARY

Performs maintenance and repair of physical structures of buildings by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collects and reviews maintenance requisitions from all units and departments of facility. Reviews



information, establishes priorities, assigns staff or inspects, replaces, repairs or otherwise resolves problems.



2. Implements the approved preventative maintenance program throughout physical plant and for all



equipment per the schedule.



3. Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits, fire



detection alarms, extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event electrical supplies are



interrupted.



4. Maintains all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators,



kitchen refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.



5. Assists the Administrator in establishing procedures to ensure the availability of potable water to essential



areas in the event of loss of normal water supply.



6. Tests facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of



facility. Monitors acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for



facility residents, staff and others.



7. Inspects, tests and maintains resident call system to ensure a functioning communication system from



rooms, toilets and bathing facilities.



8. Inspects physical plant for any signs of rodents or pests. In cooperation with Housekeeping, implements



effective pest control system to eliminate any rodents and pests.



9. Maintains adequate and comfortable lighting level, appropriate for tasks, without glare, ensuring lighting



supports independent functioning and task performance of residents.



10. Maintains facility ventilation system to provide appropriate air movement with acceptable temperature,



humidity and odor control levels.



11. Posts signs to identify smoking and non-smoking areas as appropriate.



12. Responds to emergency maintenance needs promptly.



13. Cooperates with other departments to identify and accommodate individual resident needs and



preferences. Communicates directly with residents. Maintains furniture and equipment appropriate to



individual resident's needs and abilities.



14. Monitors the performance of maintenance staff by observing staff on all units, on all shifts and interviewing



facility staff, residents, and families. Performs quality assurance functions, including compliance rounds, on



daily basis to evaluate compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and facility policies and



procedures. Initiates proper job action according to facility policy to correct problems in staff performance.



Initiates other corrective actions as appropriate.



15. Develops and updates maintenance policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and objectives of the



facility and are consistent with state and federal regulations.



16. Completes required documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities. Audits records of



maintenance staff for accuracy and completeness. Implements approaches to improve department record



keeping practices.



17. Collaborates with consultants with timely responses to request for information and suggestions to improve



quality of maintenance services.



18. Monitors staff for compliance with Ergonomics Guidelines OSHA mandates on workplace safety including



hazard communication and blood borne pathogens. In cases of workplace exposure, provides immediate



first aid and refers employee to appropriate facility staff member for post-exposure follow-up.



19. Communicates with Chief Executive Officer on a daily basis to discuss physical plant, equipment, personnel



and budget issues. Recommends to Chief Executive Officer the numbers and types of maintenance



personnel needed to meet facility needs in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.



Develops staffing plan that assures sufficient numbers of maintenance personnel to meet resident and



facility needs.



20. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure residents' rights are protected



and HIPAA guidelines are met.



21. Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and



disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of



information required by the survey team. Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress if



appropriate. Gathers and presents supplemental documentation to avoid potential deficiencies.



Collaborates with Chief Executive Officer to develop responses to survey report as needed.



22. Maintains adequate supplies and tools for efficient and effective functioning of maintenance department



and Facility operations.



23. Participates in the development of the department budget. Provides relevant financial information to



Executive Director regarding department financial needs and status.



24. Attends continuing professional education programs and inservice education. Applies information to



current job responsibilities.



25. Coordinates facility fire and disaster drills. In the event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to



assure resident safety.



26. Reports injury of resident or self to unit charge nurse immediately.



27. Complies with all federal, state, local and Facility regulations and procedures.



28. Ensures that all duties performed comply with the standards established by the Quality Assurance Program.



29. Carries out all duties in accord with the Facility mission and philosophy.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus

: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external



customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts



with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust



and respect.

Integrity and Trust

: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth



in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for



personal gain.

Listening

: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate



the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

Conflict Management

: Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at



focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground



and get cooperation with minimum noise.

Informing

: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a



member of the team, unit and/or organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate



decisions; is timely with information.

Drive for Results

: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top



performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Problem Solving

: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all



fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious



and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Building Effective Teams

: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her



team; shares wins and successes; foster open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work;



defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in a team.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English including the ability to make oral presentations



to individuals and groups.



2. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with patients, families, community



members, volunteers and other hospital staff on a daily basis. Possess special interest in, and a



positive attitude about, working with long-term care patients and the elderly.