Maintenance

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• PTO

Job Title: Maintenance

Accountability: Administrator

Salary: Hourly

Job Summary:The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the overall task of keeping the buildings, grounds and equipment of Meadows Communities attractive, safe and in good repair within policies established by the Board of Trustees and in compliance with the standards set by applicable Federal and State governmental agencies.

Essential Job Functions:

Supervise and / or assist in maintaining the grounds and all buildings in a clean, attractive and safe conditions.

Inspect and service all major plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical equipment and appliances as directed by the manufacturer and in keeping with good preventative maintenance practices.

Seek the assistance and / or counsel of other outside maintenance and repair services when problems arise that are beyond the experience and / or ability of Maintenance or when additional help is needed to finish a job.

Supervise and / or assist with painting of the exterior and interior of all buildings on the grounds.

Repair and / or oversee the repair of all broken or malfunctioning appliances, furniture or equipment determined to be worthy of repair.

See that maintenance shops are kept clean and that equipment and tools are kept in good working order and are returned to proper storage area when job is completed.

Make recommendations to the Administrator concerning size, make or model of equipment to be purchased whenever major repairs or replacement are needed.

Keep sufficient quantities of maintenance supplies and repairs in stock to carry out the maintenance program efficiently. Order supplies and repair as needed and inspect deliveries to assure accuracy of order.

Determine in order which jobs will be performed according to the following priorities; Health and safety of those involved

Urgency of need for equipment

Convenience of maintenance staff

Develop proper and safe work techniques and methods and insist that all maintenance personnel follow them carefully.

Recommend to the Administrator the number of maintenance personnel to be employed.

Provide orientation and training as needed for new maintenance staff

Schedule jobs for maintenance staff and supervise work as needed

Keep a file of instructions and warranties of equipment and appliances and records of service schedules as needed

Attend the scheduled In-Service Training sessions.

Promote good will and cooperation between maintenance staff and other employees and the residents.

Works in cooperation between members of all CIL, Inc departments and residents.

Reports any unusual request, behavior or activity with the resident to the Administrator.

Adheres to all sanitary and safety procedures involved with maintenance and repair.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Valid driver’s license/ability to be insured.

Ability to drive all company vehicles.

Work Experience

Experience and knowledge of general maintenance and repair of plumbing (replacing fixtures, not new installations), heating, air conditioning, electrical, appliances, furniture and furnishings if required.

Knowledge, Skills and Requirements

The ability to organize and supervise a work force.

Able to read, write and follow oral and written directions.

Able to recognize problems and trace them to their source.

Must have good vision with or without glasses in order to perform weekly data entry, review reports and / or read and complete work orders.

Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, climb, reach, push, pull and lift during the majority of the working hours.

Must be willing and able to repair large or small objects, machines, equipment, etc.. sometimes in small confined spaces.

Knowledgeable of preventative maintenance methods and techniques.

Carpentry skills and painted skills required.

Must be cheerful and respectful when dealing with others, including staff, residents and visitors.

Good communication skills.

Ability to meet the public tactfully and to relate well with the elderly and their significant others and family members.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete pre-employment back screen exam for this position as well as an annual body mechanics screening.

Standard Responsibilities/Requirements

In accordance/compliance with OSHA you must be committed to a high standard of safety, willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the employer’s safety policies and rules. In addition, you must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate Supervisory or Management personnel.

Working Conditions

Exposed to industrial cleaning agents and electrical equipment.

Exposed to infection and odors occasionally.

Exposed to residents daily

Equipment/Machines used in the Performance of this Job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use: telephone, power tools, wood working tools, industrial cleaning agents, sharp tools, various motor vehicles, and paper shredder.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate in English via phone, in writing and verbally in conversation with different levels of staff, resident families, and any outside contacts.

The physical demands described 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 frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hand or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and ability to adjust focus, ability to utilize a computer, phone. etc. for extended periods of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemical. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occasionally transfers up to 75 pounds with assistance while lifting, positioning, and transferring residents.

Pushes and pulls residents weighing 75-250 pounds in wheelchairs and Geri-chairs.

Stoops, bends, and squats as required to reach lower storage areas, file cabinets, etc.

Able to wear gloves and other protective equipment.

Possesses eye-hand coordination.

Employee Signature: _____________________________________

Leader Signature: _____________________________________

Effective Date: 1/1/2021

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person