What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at NHC HealthCare Joplin?
Maintenance Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO: Administrator and Maintenance Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:
RESPONSIBLE TO: Administrator and Maintenance Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or graduate of a technical school.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals. Knowledge of local codes and ordinances. Knowledge of safety regulations.
- Ability to plan and carry out programs in repair or new construction and/or installation. Ability to direct others.
- Knowledge of record keeping and cost estimating.
- Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patients.
- Able to stand, walk inside and outside in all weather.
- Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb depending on job.
- Able to work in awkward positions.
- Able to do heavy lifting and moving. Be able to lift over 100 pounds occasionally.
- Subject to emergency call.
- Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.
Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Heavy duty cleaning, grounds care, maintenance of institutional equipment and vehicles; Cutting grass, fertilizing and planting flowers, spraying for insects and disease on flowers and shrubs, weeding, watering, spreading mulch.
- Requisitions supplies and equipment for use in department activities.
- Keeps records of work performed and costs involved.
- Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care or normal business functions.
- Advises and consults with administrator on maintenance and repair needs concerning structure, equipment and grounds.
- Inspects all equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety. Prepares and submits reports as directed by the administrator.
- Able to be on call for emergencies.
- Directs or performs duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, etc. May include gardening, landscaping, clean-up, snow removal, etc (except that performed under service contract).
- Perform or direct heavy custodial duties such as scrubbing and buffing, cleaning of basement, storage, utility areas, washing walls, ceilings, outside windows, changing screens and storm windows, changing light bulbs in ceiling fixtures and housekeeping duties in very high places, removing and disposing of garbage and trash.
- Runs errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment, and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the administrator.
- Responsible for the care, maintenance and repairs of institutional property, equipment and grounds as directed by the administrator.
- Responsible for the care and use of supplies and maintenance equipment used in performance of duties.
- Regular inspection of property and equipment for compliance with safety regulations.
- Able to cooperate with other partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Experience
Preferred- 2 - 5 years: Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC preferred.
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Skills
Preferred- Training - Maintenance
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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