MAINTENANCE ASST at Royal Senior Care Management LLC – Aventura, Florida

Job Title : Maintenance Assistant

Department : Maintenance & Housekeeping

Reports To : Director of Maintenance & Housekeeping

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Summary:

The maintenance man is responsible for keeping all mechanical equipment used in the facility in good repair. He has the responsibility of inspecting floors in all areas, all equipment in use, air conditioning and heating equipment, filters, fire alarms, smoke detectors, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, emergency lighting, room walls, ceilings, all room furnishing, screen, windows, door, grounds, vehicles, etc. Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Note: Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
2. Listens for unusual sounds form machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisor to diagnose problem or repair machine.
3. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
4. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
5. Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
6. Sets up and operates machine tools such as, lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
7. Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
8. Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
9. Routinely inspects ceiling tiles and replaces as needed.
10. Routinely inspects exit overhead and overhead lights and exchanges burned out bulbs.
11. Does routine work on facility equipment to include equipment not covered by contract or warranty.
12. Repairs holes in walls, fixes locks, and adjusts doors for proper closure.
13. Primes and paints walls and door joints as needed.
14. Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
15. Inspect and clean filters on air conditioners and heaters
16. Keep exhaust fan in kitchen clean
17. Keep grease cups on equipment closed-up.
18. Check and lubricate all motors.
19. Check ice makers, and ice machines
20. Inspect, clean and lubricate freezer and refrigerators
21. Oil ice machine
22. Clean condensers on air-conditions and filters
23. Repair floors as needed
24. Repair furniture as needed and possible
25. Check walls for painting, check if ceilings are in good repair
26. All room furnishing thoroughly checked, repaired, or replaced as needed
27. Inspect all plumbing fixtures and electrical fixtures
28. Check the emergency lighting and test monthly
29. Screen, removed and replaced after cleaning
30. Check laundry washing machines/dryers

Qualifications:

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

1. Must be able to conform to residents’ rights standards.
2. Must be on time and able to work.
3. Must be neat and in clean attire/uniform.

Education and/or Experience:

Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Have at least 3 years’ experience, preferably in health care setting.

Language Skills:

Must be able to read and understand English and be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Mathematical Skills:

Must have a basic understanding of math and be able to do simple math problems.

Reasoning Ability:

Must be able to work under pressure and handle multi-task functions. Be self-motivated and resourceful.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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.

1. Must be able to stoop, bend, and lift 0-75 lbs.
2. Must be able to climb ladders and access high areas.
3. Must have manual dexterity to be able to perform essential tasks.

Must have corrected vision to be able to see clearly

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to work in extreme heat for short periods of time.
2. Must be able to work in an air-conditioned environment.
3. Must be able to work in small spaces.
4. Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.