PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assist in other tasks as assigned with which you have been safely trained to accomplish.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As Maintenance Worker you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

The Facility has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Facility reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Facility may deem appropriate.

SUPPORT OF MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY

By accepting employment with Garvey Manor and Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence, each employee must agree to foster an atmosphere which reflects the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, incorporating the Philosophy Values into daily care and/or services as well as into interactions and associations with residents, co-workers, volunteers and guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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  Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment including, but not limited to, plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on equipment/systems as scheduled or directed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting.
• Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outline in our established maintenance policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and operation manuals.
• Maintain communication with the Director of Maintenance/Security re: issues affecting the facility.
• Maintain knowledge and operation of maintenance/security aspects of the facility.
• Maintain facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment.
• Respond to fire alarms as required (refer to Fire Safety Manual for employees responsibilities and those that are specific to your position.
• Follow established infection control measures in the performance of duties, including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, exposure to blood and body fluids, and universal precautions.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Attend and participate in in-service education and on-the-job training as directed, especially mandatory in-services and department meetings.
• Perform standard groundskeeping duties as designated by supervisor this includes but is not limited to:
  • Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Gather and remove litter. Dispose of trash or waste materials properly
  • Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws
  • Water lawns, trees or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans. Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
  • Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. Install equipment to protect or support trees. Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
  • Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Use required personal protective equipment as directed.
  • Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
  • Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
  • Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
  • Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
  • Decorate gardens with stones or plants.
  • Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, or other grounds features.
• Follow all safety procedures and precautions, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), in the performance of your duties and when operating equipment. Report all problems with equipment to supervisor and maintenance as soon as possible. Report all safety violations.
• Use only the equipment you have been trained to use that is necessary to do your job. Inform your supervisor of any special needs.
• Follow established regulations governing the use of labels and MSDSs for hazardous chemicals within the department.
• Follow established ergonomics policies and procedures governing lifting techniques, repetitive tasks, and the use of safety equipment and supplies to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. Assist others in lifting heavy equipments, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to your supervisor immediately.
• Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly cleaned and stored before leaving such areas for breaks, end of work day, etc.
• Follow established policies and procedures governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of hazardous or infectious waste.
• Use supplies in an efficient manner to avoid waste. Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary. Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and facility information.
• Treat all residents fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Report all complaints and concerns made by the resident to the Team Leader.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of property to the RN Supervisor.
• Perform care and services in a manner which is respectful of residents rights and dignity.
• Inform residents when it is necessary to move their personal possessions.
• Review Corporate Compliance educational materials, comply with Corporate Compliance directives, and report any Corporate Compliance issues according to established procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.

Active Listening: Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

Adaptability/Resilience: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace and to overcome or adjust to setbacks.

Analytical Skills: Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Applied Learning: Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience, including asking questions to seek to understand when unsure.

Assertiveness: Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.

Communication, Oral: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Communication, Written: Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Conflict Resolution: Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.

Creative/Innovative: Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea and to look beyond standard solutions.

Customer Oriented: Ability to take care of customers needs while following company procedures.

Decision Making: Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Empathetic/Tactful: Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.

Energetic/Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task and to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Initiative: Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

Interpersonal: Ability to be cheerful and get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals, working successfully with a people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or job type without making judgments.

Judgment: The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

Loyal: The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.

Organized: Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Patient: Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

Persistent: Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.

Problem Solving: Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Reliability: The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Resource Management: Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials,

Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for ones conduct.

Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee/resident safety.

Self-Motivated/Autonomous: Ability to take initiative to perform a task to the best of ones ability with minimal supervision once the task has been trained and understood.

Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Working Under Pressure: Ability to complete assigned tasks under potentially stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Two years experience in a general maintenance or trade position preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: Active and valid Pennsylvania Class C drivers license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+ hrs/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 5.5+ hrs/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical/Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to work with other personnel as well as be able to handle residents based on whatever maturity or cognition level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in maintenance areas and other areas as required, as well as throughout the facility.
• Moves frequently during work hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, volunteers, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Communicates with nursing personnel and other departmental personnel.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• May be subjected to extreme heat or cold in the performance of maintenance/security duties.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.