What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at Focus Health Network, LLC?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits, fire detection alarms and extinguishing equipment and life support systems in the event electrical supplies are interrupted.
• Maintains, adjusts, and repairs all essential equipment (e.g. boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment, etc.) in safe operating condition.
• Maintains, adjusts, and repairs all facility general equipment as well as any resident equipment (e.g. wheel chairs, beds, furniture, etc.) under proper guidance as necessary.
• Ensures the availability of portable water to essential areas in the event of loss of normal water supply.
• Checks facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility. Maintains, adjusts, and repairs hot water system to eliminate hazards to facility residents, staff and others.
• Maintains, adjusts and repairs resident call system to ensure a functioning communication system from rooms, toilets and bathing areas.
• Inspects physical plant for any signs of rodents or pests. In cooperation with Housekeeping Department, implements effective pest control system to eliminate any rodents and pests.
• Maintains, adjusts, and repairs adequate and comfortable lighting level, appropriate for tasks, without glare. Lighting supports independent functioning and task performance of residents.
• Maintains, adjusts and repairs facility ventilation system to provide good air movement with acceptable temperature, humidity and odor levels and to eliminate drafts and provide adequate smoke exhaust.
• Responds to emergency maintenance needs promptly. Assesses the situation and reports immediately to Administration.
Education/Training/Work Experience:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, vocational training in skilled trade or other relevant technical training.
Certificate/Licenses: Must have a license or certificate in one of the following trades: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electricity and HVAC certification.
Work Experience: Minimum two years experience in physical plant operations and equipment maintenance in an institutional health care setting.
Salary : $16