Temporary Maintenance Mechanic

OVERVIEW:

The Maintenance Worker will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area (IND123)

• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas

• Use large floor cleaning devices to buff or mop

• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair

• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs

• Plans repair work using building’s blueprints or equipment manual as needed

• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures

• Performs routine maintenance on building systems

• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities

• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2 years maintenance experience

• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a health care setting

• This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center

• Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment

• May experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear

• The employee must occasionally lift or move up 50 pounds

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