November 7, 2024

Journey

Glasgow

PART TIME

Maintenance Assistant - Part Time

Glasgow Hills is hiring a Part Time Maintenance Assistant in Glasgow, WV.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing routine maintenance and repairs across the facility to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment. This role involves responding to maintenance requests, conducting inspections, and assisting in various tasks to support the overall upkeep of the building and grounds.

Essential Job functions:

Performs general maintenance of the property including grounds and physical plant including but not limited to:
- Painting, chipped, faded or scheduled areas
- Basic plumbing such as fixture repair/replacement to avoid water damage,
- Basic carpentry such as handrail repair, dresser drawer pull repair
- Window, wall repair
- Call system repair
- Light fixture repair
- Electrical switch plate, outlet cover repairs
- Replace light bulbs
- Heating/cooling and general wiring repair. (note if special certifications are required)
- General equipment repair
- Mowing, weed control
- Debris removal
- Flower bed(s) upkeep
- Pressure washing outside of the facility
- Painting of exterior facility as assigned

Maintains working list of all medical equipment in the facility and service/repair records.
Performs preventive maintenance on medical equipment in the facility.
Follows manufacturer’s specifications regarding repair and preventive maintenance of medical and other equipment in the facility.
Checks maintenance request logs multiple times daily and performs follow-up.
Communicates with maintenance director if not able to properly repair item as needed of repair to obtain external assistance when necessary.
Rounds daily multiple times a day on his/her designated unit(s) to identify and proactively address areas in need of repair.
Ensures the provision of a safe environment of care is maintained by completing self-identified and assigned maintenance tasks timely.
Follows facility’s Fire Safety program, complies with the 2012 version of the Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code. This includes but is not limited to required fire drills, training on the facility’s fire safety plan, safe use of oxygen, electrical safety as designated by the facility Maintenance Director.
Complies with OSHA standards. Some of OSHA’s required trainings overlap with fire safety requirements. Additional required training may include but is not limited to those related to reporting of work-related incidents, bloodborne pathogens-hazardous waste removal, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and ergonomics.
Assists the Maintenance Director with the development and implementation of the facility’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. A training program must reflect the risks identified in the facility’s risk assessment so that staff can demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures. Drills and exercises are required to test the effectiveness of the training.
Assists the Maintenance Director with development and implementation of the facility’s Life Safety Code compliance plan.
Tracks and maintains receipts of materials approved for purchase and receipts and provides timely to Maintenance Director of cost management purposes.
Completes additional tasks as assigned and within scope of practice and ability.
Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

Education/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred, but not required.
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a maintenance/plant related position.
Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, or Long-Term Care Facility preferred, but not required.
A working understanding electrical systems, HVAC systems, and various mechanical and architectural systems.
Valid driver’s license and if necessary, ability to obtain a CDL license to assist with transportation of residents