Maintenance Worker

Under general supervision of the Director of Maintenance/Environmental Services, the Maintenance Worker performs primarily semi-skilled and unskilled building and grounds maintenance tasks and provides general maintenance services for the Nursing Home; patrols facility grounds; ensures the security of the residents and employees; responds to emergencies during shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

1. Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance for the Nursing Home (e.g., checks and lubricates casters on chairs, beds, and carts; lubricates motors and pumps; checks belts and hoses on equipment; performs preventative maintenance on small appliances; performs routine carpentry and masonry work; paints buildings, walls, and equipment; cleans filters, refrigeration units, etc.; cleans and plunges drains as prescribed; changes A/C and heating system filters; replaces light bulbs; sweeps and mops work area; empties trash; repairs floor and ceiling tiles etc.).
2. Patrols Nursing Home areas to ensure employee and resident safety; checks windows and doors to ensure Nursing Home security; observes individuals on facility premises and responds appropriately; assists with employee and resident complaints or disturbances, suspicious visitors or incidents; documents activities and prepares required reports; assists the nursing staff with emergencies during shift.
3. Operates light motorized equipment to maintain grounds; plows and shovels snow; spreads salt for ice control; patches asphalt; spreads mulch; weeds; performs other grounds maintenance work as assigned.
4. Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed.
5. Maintains required licensure or certification, if any.
6. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
7. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs other related duties as necessary.