Job Summary: Responsible for assuring a safe, clean, sanitary, and attractive living and working environment for residents and employees through a standardized program of preventive maintenance and upkeep for the building, grounds, and building systems and equipment. This position is 50/50 Maintenance and housekeeping.
Job Duties/Responsibilities Maintenance:
- Develop or follow preventive maintenance schedules, performing all required preventive maintenance tasks according to these schedules, for example:
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- Lubricate all appliance motors, exhaust fans, pumps, etc.
- Check floor drain clean-outs and grease trap.
- Inspect and change sump pump if applicable.
- Inspect and repair sewage lift stations.
- Inspects and replaces filters as needed and cleans all vents and trap lines periodically.
- Check pressures gauge of generator and sprinkler systems.
- Test corridor fire doors for proper closure on a frequent basis and correct/repairs as needed.
- Evaluate the combustion chamber on dryers periodically and assure no lint build-up behind dryers.
- Monitor hot water temperatures in essential locations to assure compliance with safety standards, and adjust as needed.
- Check window screens for repairs/replacement needs, and wash window exteriors
- Track Environmental Services inventory and maintain the security of miscellaneous repair parts and tools.
- Inspect and repair all damage to hallways, walls, ceilings, floors, baseboards, doorjambs, handrails, etc.
- Make minor repairs to equipment such as belts, cords, etc. and practice lockout/tagout procedures to prevent electrical injury.
- Check/replace outdoor lighting and exit lights when needed.
- Monitor daily lint removal from dryers by laundry staff according to fire prevention policy.
- Ensure community grounds are upkept, either internally, or by contract.
- Perform exterior upkeep such as painting and staining, cleaning gutters, etc. as scheduled or directed. Assure timely removal of snow and ice from all entrances and exits during the winter
- Clean and polishes lighting fixtures, surfaces, and trim.
- Move and set up tables and chairs in various areas as needed or requested.
- Help housekeeping move a resident from one room to another when furniture is moved, helps new residents move in, hang pictures, etc., and evaluate resident personal furniture or appliances for safety.
- Transport small equipment and tool between departments; and store and account for tools properly.
- Take trash to disposal areas and keep dumpster area orderly and dumpster lid closed.
- Inspect building for signs of rodents or pests and implements effective pest control/elimination systems or services.
- Follow safety policies and use safe work practices required for using solvents, cleaning chemicals, ladders, electrical tools and equipment, and for lifting and transporting supplies and equipment.
- Secure unattended and potentially harmful items, tools, or substances to prevent accidental access by residents.
- Be trained in and implement all OSHA requirements concerning facility environment management and employee safety.
- Provide services in a manner that minimizes the disruption of resident privacy and quality of life.
- Protect and respect resident privacy and personal property and keep information about them confidential.
- Immediately report maintenance and equipment problems to the Administrator and notifies the Environmental Services Director.
Job Duties/Responsibilities Housekeeping:
- Perform Environmental Services duties according to shift assignment and daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, as well as special assignments or requests as directed, for example:
- Empty waste baskets, bags and takes to trash disposal area.
- Replenish paper products and other supplies in public restrooms.
- Wash windows and furniture; and dust and polish surfaces as scheduled.
- Remove dust and cobwebs from windowsills, ceilings, behind furniture, drapery rods, light fixtures, etc.
- Spot clean/mop and shampoo carpeted areas as needed or scheduled.
- Spot clean upholstered furniture in lounges.
- Follow safety rules and precautions for mixing and handling cleaning chemicals properly, use warning signs during mopping, and store/secure cleaning carts and chemicals while unattended to prevent resident accidents, and remove lint from dryers.
- Keep door to janitor’s closet locked at all times to prevent resident access.
- Report fire hazards and unsafe conditions, practices, or equipment to the Maintenance Services Director.
- Complete any recordkeeping associated with duties.
- Perform laundry duties if necessary
- Operate laundry equipment according to instructions, including safety precautions.
- Follow department policy and procedures for handling unmarked, lost, found, or damaged clothing.
- Keep door to soiled laundry area locked at all times to prevent resident access.
- Follow OSHA mandates and infection control procedures for handwashing, Universal Precautions, and for handling items potentially soiled with blood-borne pathogens.
- Know location of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for department chemicals in case of exposure, and reports accidental injury on proper report.
- Follow appropriate usage and dilution rates for all chemical/cleaning solutions used.
- Wear appropriate gloves or other personal protective equipment as needed or directed.
- Clean and put away equipment after each use.
- Posts wet-floor or other warning signs when floors pose a fall hazard.
- Keep equipment cords out of walkways.
- Report floor repairs needed by location and room number to the Envrionmental Services Director.
- Assists with extraction of water if a water emergency occurs.
- May be required to back-up housekeeping or laundry staff, when necessary to maintain resident services.
Education/Qualifications/Skills:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One year of experience in institutional maintenance department preferred
- Ability to read, write, and make simple mathematical calculations.
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions that are provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks, recognize areas in need of maintenance, attention, and safety concerns.
- Ability to get along well with diverse personalities; be tactful, mature and flexible.
- Have a valid license.
- Ability to maintain good attendance and attends mandatory in-service meetings.
- Average knowledge of fire alarm and sprinkler systems and of chemicals.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manual.
