Maintenance Assistant at FIVE POINTS HEALTH CARE GROUP – Van Wert, Ohio

Job Title Code: MAINTASST

FLSA: Nonexempt

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to maintain facility building, equipment, and grounds in accordance with maintenance policies and procedures in an efficient, cost-effective manner to safely meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Essential Job Functions – Principal Accountabilities

• 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 Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
• Ability to interact with staff, residents, and visitors while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
• Must demonstrate initiative, follow-through, teamwork, cooperation, safety orientation, and dependability.
  

Physical Demands/Environment:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in all interior areas of the facility, with controlled heating and lighting. May be exposed to excessive heat in laundry and kitchen.
• Performs exterior maintenance activities, subject to environmental and weather conditions.
• Stand, traverse, ascend/descend stairs, move/transport carts weighing over 100 pounds, grasp and manipulate tools/equipment to perform cleaning functions. Occasionally move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stretch, bend, stoop, squat, twist, crouch, kneel, and balance to perform maintenance activities and to access equipment and supplies.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Converse with others, write legibly, read and comprehend written/verbal information.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently; up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Stand and walk frequently, simple grasp; fine hand manipulation; near vision; far vision; hear conversation; speak
  

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent is required.

Experience: Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable.

Certification/License: None