Maintenance Technician

Yeadon Rehabilitation and Nursing is now hiring Maintenance Worker

The Maintenance Worker maintains the facility plant and essential mechanical, electrical and resident care equipment in safe operating condition. Services provided are consistent with the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association and with all state and federal laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits, fire detection alarms and extinguishing equipment and life support systems in the event electrical supplies are interrupted.

Maintains essential equipment (e.g. nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, refrigerator/freezer, laundry equipment, etc.) in safe operating condition.

Maintains and adjusts all facility general equipment as well as any resident equipment (e.g. wheel chairs, beds, furniture, etc.) under proper guidance if necessary.

Ensures the availability of portable water to essential areas in the event of loss of normal water supply.

Checks facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility. Adjust hot water system to eliminate hazards for facility resident, staff and others.

Maintains resident call system to ensure a functioning communication system from rooms, toilets and bathing areas.

Inspects physical plant for any signs of rodents or pests. In cooperation with Housekeeping Department, implements effective pest control system to eliminate any rodents and pests.

Maintains adequate and comfortable lighting level, appropriate for tasks, without glare. Lighting supports independent functioning and task performance of residents.

Maintains facility ventilation system to provide good air movement with acceptable temperature, humidity and odor levels and to eliminate drafts and provide adequate smoke exhaust.

Responds to emergency maintenance needs promptly.

Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education. Applies information to job responsibilities.

Participates in fire and disaster drills. In event of emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Training/Work Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, vocational training in skilled trade or other relevant technical training.

Certificate/Licenses: from Trade School is preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum 2 years experience and or completion of Building Maintenance coursework or certification from a Trade school preferred..

Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely throughout building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist transfer or otherwise move residents in facility out of danger in case of emergency.

Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to need of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance, punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

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.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects within allotted time.

Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned.

Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others.