Maintenance Worker in Horseheads, New York at Bethany Village

Position Overview:

Responsible for campus-wide maintenance; first responder to emergencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Outside trimming of shrubs, mowing around building, flower / tree planting, and trash pickup.
• Seasonal decorating of building.
• Performs preventive maintenance and routine custodial duties as assigned.
• Assists in removal of snow.
• Stripping/waxing floors as scheduled.
• Performs all operational assignments as requested, and completes daily work orders..
• Informs the Maintenance Supervisor/Director of Maintenance immediately of any malfunction of equipment or any hazardous condition.
• Clean areas used at the completion of work or at the end of the day.
• Participates in campus trash collection.
• Requisitions all supplies through the Maintenance Supervisor/Director of Maintenance, and assists in maintaining an inventory of parts and supplies in the department.
• Has some knowledge of fire alarms, fire equipment, heat and smoke detectors.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Washing of exterior windows seasonally.
• Maintaining facility water softener (maintaining salt levels).
• High speed floor burnishing.
• Perform lockout / tagout.
• Emergency generator checks and logs.
• First responder to emergency situations on campus.
• Escort emergency personnel on campus and assist as directed.
• Follows instructions of the fire and disaster plans.
• Check fire panels.
• Assists in the opening and closing of buildings as required.
• Endorses and complies with the Vision, objectives, procedures, and policies of Bethany Village and the Maintenance Department.
• Partake in weekly on-call rotation

Education Required:

• High School Diploma recommended for this position.
• Ability to read, speak and write English is required.

Experience Required:

• 1-2 years’ experience preferred.

Hazards:

• Exposure to the following may be present in this position:

Blood-borne pathogens, infectious body fluids, chemicals (gasoline, oil, lubricants, paint, etc.)

• MSDS sheets are available for all chemicals used.

Equipment Used:

• Floor buffer, burnisher, carpet extractor, and auto scrubber.
• Vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, micro-vac.
• Lockout / tagout equipment.
• General tools, power tools, ladders, dollies, and flat carts.
• Vehicles with plow equipment, salting equipment.
• Mowers & trimmers.

Working Conditions:

• Some weekends & holidays required.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize duties.
• Working conditions for this position may include the following: Inside, outside, hot, cold, humid, dry, wet, dusty, dirty, odors, noisy, inadequate lighting/ventilation, mechanical hazards, moving objects, high places, working with/around others, working alone.

Physical Demands:

• Some heavy lifting required (~75 lbs, @ 5% of time), ~20 lbs, @ 5% of time, <20 lbs, throughout the day
• Walking, standing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, lifting, handling, talking, seeing, carrying, concentration, and maintenance of an appropriate working speed are required for this position.

Personal Protective Equipment & Uniform Requirements:

• Gloves: appropriate work gloves worn as needed.
• Safety Glasses: worn when performing tasks and operating machinery that could potentially injure eyes.
• Shoes: heavy-duty work shoes/boots.
• Badge: Bethany Village photo I.D.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate with staff, residents, and the families of the residents.
• Task-centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.