Location: Montour Falls,NY, USA
Position Goals:
Assist the Director to ensure a safe, efficiently operating building and grounds within approved budget guidelines. Maintain adherence to state and local safety standards. Monitor equipment for proper operation, protect equipment and report inadequacies. Notify Director of any damages, deficits and disturbances to get budget approval for repair/replacement. Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience. Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and confidentiality and be aware of any company related practices.
Routine Duties of the Job:
Review the maintenance request log daily and schedule the work according to priorities established by the Director. Respond to urgent and emergency situations as necessary. Interact with residents daily, in a caring and supportive way. Respond to casual requests by residents, act promptly or schedule for later. Maintain records on equipment, repairs, costs, etc. Inventory repair supplies. Assist in keeping shop, tools and supplies clean and organized. Complete safety checks throughout building/grounds. Ensure safety equipment is functional and current. Conduct routine and incidental maintenance. Repair furniture. Repair/paint walls, windows, doors, trim etc. Repair systems including heating system and air conditioner units, electric, phone, cable, plumbing, etc. Manicure landscaping and make amendments to grounds as needed.
Expectations:
Good attendance and punctuality. Maintain good personal hygiene and wear safety shoes, goggles, etc. when needed. Able to change priorities on a daily basis. Able to respond to emergency calls evenings, weekends and holidays. Participate in in-service trainings. Wear PPE when necessary. Observe safety policies and procedures at all times. Interact with residents in a patient and kind manner at all times. Work independently with minimum supervision. Act as a team player, helping other staff when possible.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
Verifiable knowledge and experience in all disciplines of maintenance including electrical, plumbing, heating systems, air conditioning units, lighting, communications, cement, lawn/garden, etc.
Cognitive Requirements:
Able to…read and understand written materials and directives, whether typed, printed or cursive…write, understand and speak the English language fluently…maintain confidentiality of information relative to residents, company and co-workers…maintain awareness of surroundings at all times for safety reasons…manage time/duties for the shift.
Physical Requirements:
Able to…safely perform duties with functional eyesight and hearing… crawl, kneel, bend-over, squat, stand and walk about for the entire day…climb and work from a ladder two stories high…lift up to 60 pounds…work with hand tools using minor muscle groups over an entire shift…sit, stand and move about an area during the entire shift…wear PPE for hours at a time…go up and down stairs relatively quickly as needed.
Conditions
Various environments…warm, wet, windy, cold, etc. Walking indoors/outdoors throughout the shift.
All job offers are conditional; the candidate must pass a NYS DOH background check, a physical exam that states that the candidate meets the physical and cognitive requirements of the job and that the candidate meets the health standards for communicable diseases.