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PruittHealth
Maintenance Assistant II MD
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$39,239 / year median in Maryland
+5% projected growth
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Assists in repairs and maintenance of physical structure of nursing center in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by supervisor.Salary Range:
$20.80- $31.20 per hourKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs routine maintenance of HVAC, medical equipment, wheelchairs. 2. Uses pressure washer as requested. 3. Uses electrical tools and equipment when appropriate. (Including voltmeter, drills, saws, etc.) 4. Checks oxygen level of concentrators as requested or needed. 5. Performs routine maintenance of oxygen concentrator as requested. 6. Performs water temperature tests as requested/scheduled. 7. Tests fire alarm systems. 8. Tests fire safety equipment as scheduled/needed 9. Builds various structures for the use of the patients, e.g., benches, flower boxes, and other carpentry work requiring the use of various materials (wood, plaster, cement, nails, etc.) 10. Completes general maintenance, plumbing repair, replacing and unclogging hair traps, unplugging toilets, repairing washers and dryer, replacing broken pipes/water lines etc. 11. Maintains and replaces electrical outlets, light bulbs and rewires or replaces wiring in various equipment used by the center. 12. Installs and checks batteries of smoke alarms, lights, medical equipment. 13. Assists in fire drills. Also checks extinguishers and assists fire Marshall with inspection. 14. Removes furniture and clothing from rooms no longer occupied, or assists in the moving to another room of patient's belongings e.g. furniture etc. 15. Paints, repairs, and patches interior or exterior of center as required. 16. Assists in the construction of any additions onto the center. 17. Maintains the grounds of the center to ensure that they are free of garbage; also, may include mowing of lawn, trimming hedges, weeding, etc., as requested. 18. Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks as requested. 19. Performs generator testing and routine maintenance as scheduled/needed.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
- Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field and maintain current license/certification, as required.
- Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
- Honor patients/residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
- Comply with corporate compliance program.
- Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
- Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
- Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
- Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.