Maintenance - Presbyterian Home for CNY : Job Details

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Worker Position Scope: Assists in the maintenance and repairs of the buildings and grounds, to include plumbing, masonry, carpentry, gardening, painting, refrigeration and basic electrical work.Qualifications:

• High School graduate with courses in shop, or GED, mathematics, mechanics, electricity and general science.
• Some experience in maintenance or building trades.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Familiar with the safe and proper use of related equipment

Responsibilities:

• Performs general maintenance functions such as painting.

• Repairs or replaces defective parts.

• Basic electrical - Employee must have approval of Operations Manager for safety reasons.
• Remove and or replace components and trouble shoot areas needed for repair.
• Basic plumbing - Employee must have approval of Operations Manager for safety reasons. Remove and or replace components and trouble shoot areas needed for repair.

• Lubricates, cleans or adjusts basic parts and equipment.

• Operates fire alarm system, extinguishers, and other building safety systems when required.
• Sets up and uses drill press, bench saw, and hand operated electrical tools and safety guards.

• Removes snow from walks, fire exits, steps, driveways and parking areas.

• Runs errands within and outside of facility.

• Transports residents to and from outside activities when necessary. Must be in serviced by transportation department.

• Assists in trash and garbage collection, incineration and/or removal from the buildings.
• Conducts periodic maintenance as needed.

• Maintains grounds including lawns, shrubs, and trees when needed.

• Performs and documents preventative maintenance on scheduled equipment.

• Works other shifts as directed.

• Attends all safety-related in-service classes as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

• Adheres to the requirements of the Community Wellness Partner's Safety Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:Appropriate professional attire as required by CWP dress code.Working Conditions

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personal.
• Communicates with the other departments.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours.
• Attends and participates in in-service educational programs, maintains required hours

Physical and Sensory Requirements: (With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

• Must be in good health, be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, angry people within the facility.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.