Maintenance Worker/Asst. vacancy at Covenant Dove in Ogden

Covenant Dove is at present recruited Maintenance Worker/Asst. on Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:42:27 GMT. Department: Maintenance Reports To: Director of Maintenance/ Plant Manager/Maintenance Supervisor Exempt Status : Non exempt FUNCTION: The Maintenance Worker/Assistant performs various duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Maintenance services are provided in accordance with facility policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal...

Maintenance Worker/Asst.

Location: Ogden Utah

Description: Covenant Dove is at present recruited Maintenance Worker/Asst. right now, this vacancy will be placed in Utah. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Director of Maintenance/ Plant Manager/Maintenance Supervisor

Exempt Status : Non exempt

FUNCTION: The Maintenance ! Worker/Assistant performs various duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Maintenance services are provided in accordance with facility policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to enhance resident comfort and enhance the quality of life.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of one (1) years physical plant and equipment experienc! e in an institutional environment. Vocational training in skil! led trade or other relevant training preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret departmental policy and procedure. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define and solve problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support Services:

• Demonstrate competence in application of mechanical and technical concepts to facility plant re! pair and maintenance projects.
• Able to maintain all essential mechanical, electrical and patient care equipment in safe operating condition.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of basic math to perform essential

functions.

• Technical knowledge and analytic ability to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.
• Sufficient interpersonal skills to interact with facility staff and residents to answer questions and to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
• Able to apply building and safety codes to facility situations and maintenance procedures and to establish criteria to assure that services provided meet acceptable standards of quality.
• Carries out duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of residents.
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility info! rmation.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity in the care and us! e of resident and facility property.
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.
• Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building.
• Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety, including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrate ability to complete duties/projects within allotted time.
• Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned. Able to respond to needs of facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Able to carry out the essential functions of this job
• Conducts scheduled maintenance throughout physical plant and equipment.
• Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to entrances, exits, fire detection ! alarms and extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event of electrical supplies are interrupted.
• Maintains essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, and laundry equipment) in operating condition.
• Tests facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility. Monitors for the acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others.
• Inspects, tests, and maintains resent call system to ensure a functioning

communication system from rooms, toilets and bathing facilities.

• Inspects physical plant for signs of rodents or pests. In cooperation with Housekeeping Department, implements effective pest control system to eliminate rodents and pests.
• Maintains adequate and comfortable lighting levels, appr! opriate for tasks, without glare.
• Post signs to identify smoki! ng and non-smoking areas.
• Responds to emergency maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintains furniture and equipment appropriate to individuals’ needs and abilities.
• Completes documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities as requested.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education.
• Applies information to job responsibilities.
• Participates in fire and disaster drills. In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

RESIDENT RIGHTS: Promotes residents’ rights; assists patients to make informed decisions; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abused or neglect; resolves grievances; supports independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.

LEADERSHIP: Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas f! or change; evaluates and recognizes priorities, selects effective team members, challenges others to learn, keeps current and integrates new information, communicates and models organization values, fosters high performance, recognizes need for and provides adequate resources.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Applies quality improvement principles, tools, and techniques; assists in data collections; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; educates new staff in team process.

ENVIRONMENT OF CARE : Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; maintains emergency supplies and equipment; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment

INFECTION CONTROL: Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding! of isolation precautions; complies with the employee health program; d! emonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT : Enters or records data; promotes confidentiality or patient information; logs onto the system using own password; logs off the system when leaving the work station; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; sets clear standards for performance; evaluates job performance and provides effective feedback; establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; creates and maintains reporting mechanisms.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing educ! ation required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands or fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasional physical effort with medium to heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW: I understand this job description, its requirements, an! d that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand t! he job duties, may be altered from time to time.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:42:27 GMT

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