Maintenance Technician in Big Rapids, Michigan at Hospice of Michigan

Job Summary: Maintains the interior and exterior of all the Southeast NorthStar Care Community professional locations, assuring compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.

Essential Functions:

• Performs custodial duties, if needed.
• Performs painting services when required by Facilities Manager.
• Performs light maintenance duties.
• Helps set up offices, conference room, as requested.
• Assists with the exterior maintenance of garden areas, parking lots, driveways and other areas on the property; snow removal, when needed.
• Inspects alarm systems (fire, protection) and schedule repairs when needed.
• Performs manual repairs when necessary (fixes locks, door knobs, cabinetry, hinges, etc.).
• Oversees maintenance of HVAC.
• Conducts general upkeep procedures (e.g. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry etc.).
• Assists in monitoring work being performed by outside contractors.
• Attends meetings and in-services.
• Assists the facility management team with quality improvement surveys.
• Adheres to organizational Code of Conduct, policies and procedures and all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Adheres to C.A.R.E. Model of Service: courtesy, acknowledgement, response and empathy.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• One to two (1 – 2) years’ housekeeping or custodial experience preferred, preferably in health care.
• Ability to lift and maneuver housekeeping, safety and floor care equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Must be able to perform required duties in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
• Must be proactive and possess a strong aptitude for detail, accuracy and follow-through.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, effective organizational, prioritization and follow-through skills, attention to detail, tact, dependability, emotional intelligence and the ability to promote positive, constructive relationships with communication and collaboration at all levels with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The physical demands of the position include: vision, effective speech and hearing for extensive telephone contact; repetitive motion; traveling; driving or riding in motor vehicle; standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and stretching; lifting up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.
• Must have reliable transportation.