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.
To assist the Maintenance Supervisor in the day-to-day upkeep for the property, grounds maintenance, and maintenance procedures. This is a part-time (20 hours a week) position. The part-time maintenance worker performs manual work including basic grounds maintenance and improvements and assists with more involved tasks and projects (including irrigation, landscaping, etc.). Performs outside maintenance and improvements. Assists in identifying maintenance needs. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing established company policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ground Maintenance - Maintains grounds in clean and orderly manner including mowing, trimming, raking, weeding, aerating and fertilizing lawns; replaces plants as needed; maintains ground equipment (lawn mower, weed eater, saws); trims tree branches/bushes that create hazardous situations. 1. Assists in maintaining a well-organized, clean, neat workshop and tool room. 2. Maintains all tools in good-working order. 3. Cleans up after every job and test the equipment to be assured it is in proper working order. 4. Attends in-service educational programs and staff meetings. 5. Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
Risk Exposure Categories:
___ 1= Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids. X 2= Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing a Category 1 task. ___ 3= Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluids.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation. Never 0 hours Occasionally (1-33%) .1 - 2.6 Hours Frequently (34-66%) 2.7 - 5.2 Hours Continuously (67-100%) 5.3+
Hours Standing/Walking:
X Sitting:
X Lifting /Carrying 0-10 lbs. X Lifting/Carrying 11-20 lbs. X Lifting/Carrying 21-25 lbs. X Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs. X Lifting/Carrying 51-70+ lbs. X Pushing/ Pulling 0-10 lbs. X Pushing/Pulling 11-20 lbs. X Pushing/Pulling 21-25 lbs. X Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs. X Pushing/Pulling 51-70+ lbs.
X Climbing/Balancing:
X Stooping:
X Squatting:
X Kneeling:
X Reaching:
X Hearing/Listening:
Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers and residents
X Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:
Dexterity necessary to handle and manipulate equipment and supplies.
X Seeing:
Must be able to read reports, instructions, and observe residents
X Color Perception:
(Red, Green, Amber) X Animals/Plants
X MENTAL/REASONING REQUIREMENTS X
Reading Simple X Writing - Complex __ Analysis/Comprehension __ Reading-Complex __ Clerical X Judgement/Decision Making X Writing - Simple __ Basic Math Skills
EXPOSURES X
Airborne particles __ Explosives X Muscular Strain X Temperature X Caustics X Fumes X Noise X Toxicants X Chemicals X High places X Odors X Vibration X Electrical Current X Moving Parts X Physical abuse X Vision strain X Weather
WORK AREA AND ENVIRONMENT
Grounds
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Prefer High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
2 to 3 years of experience grounds work
Standards:
Knowledge of and ability to meet regulations of: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); State Health Department; OSHA, Life Safety Codes; Facility Policies and Procedures
BASIC REQUIRMENTS 1.
Residents always come first, and their needs will be met unless there is a conflict with the needs of others or the organization as a whole. 2. Residents, resident families, co-workers and visitors will be treated with respect, dignity and kindness. 3. Support the mission, vision and values of the facility 4. Employee behavior will consistently be in a manner that demonstrates both employee's and the company's commitment to an ethical, honest and above-board approach in all dealings with employees, customers, suppliers and the community. 5. Report to work on time and for scheduled shifts as attendance is required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
