Maintenance Associate

Job Description: 

Summary

Provides a variety of non-routine and semiskilled duties in maintaining buildings and equipment at the community

Responsibilities

1. Completes work orders as assigned, through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), to repair or install equipment and machinery or assist residents and/or customers with general maintenance needs

2.Conducts equipment maintenance, testing, lubricating, and cleaning machinery and reporting any equipment malfunctions, repairs or replaces defective items and maintains operational logs

3. Assists in maintaining the appearance of the main buildings, outside buildings and grounds, including snow removal and salting

4. Utilizes hand and power tools, following all necessary safety procedures

5. May be responsible for conducting inspections and drills (“Life Safety”) including but not limited to sprinkler inspections, fire drills, electrical inspections, bed inspections etc. 

6. Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, trash/waste storage and disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and chemical agents.

7. Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.

8. Required to remain on-call, when assigned; Performs on-call duties as scheduled

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• High school diploma or equivalent; Trade school preferable

• Valid driver’s license preferred

• Must possess knowledge of maintenance operations, hand and power tools and mechanical ability

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to write simple correspondence

• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations

• Experience with “The WorxHUB” CMMS preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat).  On occasion, may be subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by EverTrue in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Additional Information:

Maintenance technician