Maintenance Custodian - Pennant Services

Position Summary

Responsible for the ongoing preventative maintenance of the facility building, equipment and grounds and for troubleshooting maintenance problems when they arise. Ensures that maintenance services are available for emergency needs that may arise outside of regular working hours. Performs most tasks independently and utilizes properly licensed vendors approved by the Executive Director for assistance with tasks when needed. Assists residents with moving and minor repairs.

Perform daily cleaning tasks for common areas, restrooms, offices, wellness areas, and other designated areas as assigned. Maintain community and regulatory standards for cleanliness and infection control.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
• Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
• Coordinates with appropriate facility staff when scheduling/planning all jobs.
• Ensures maintenance services are available 24 hours/7 days a week to handle emergencies that cannot wait until regular daytime hours. This may involve overtime hours, at the discretion and approval of the executive director/administrator.
• Maintains a preventive maintenance log to track tasks that are due and task completion dates.
• Inspects specific areas on a routine basis and promptly corrects any problems found. Areas for routine inspection may include but are not limited to:
  • Lighting/ballasts/circuit breakers.
  • Water heater/water softener/boiler/holding tank.
  • Heat pumps/air conditioning.
  • Kitchen equipment.
  • Carpets and flooring.
  • Fire and safety equipment. Ensures that extinguishers have been properly inspected.
• Monitor utility usage to maximize efficiency and avoid waste.
• Assists residents when moving, including but not limited to moving furniture and pre- boxed personal belongings.
• Performs broad range of repairs for residents, including but not limited to fixing lamps, electrical cords, etc.
• Surveys vacant resident units to determine needs; addresses same, including but not limited to carpet cleaning/shampooing, spackling, painting, etc.
• Maintains common area carpets and furniture using approved products and machinery.
• Replaces light bulbs and cleans lighting fixtures. Ensures outdoor lighting is functioning and free of bugs or debris.
• Cleans or arranged for vendors for kitchen equipment, including but not limited to hood, steamer, ice machines, vacuuming refrigerator coils, grease traps, etc.
• Maintains lawn and shrubbery, including but not limited to watering, weeding, replacing, seeding, and trimming. Mowing is done by a vendor.
• Maintains outdoor furniture in good repair.
• Picks up all outside litter. Keeps grounds and parking areas tidy. Removes and transports facility trash to dumpsters regularly.
• Maintains all plant equipment.
• If applicable, performs prompt and effective snow removal to ensure resident and staff safety. This includes, but is not limited to shoveling sidewalks, clearing parking areas and spreading de-icer.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots problems by performing necessary repairs, including but not limited to clogged drains, leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and malfunctioning ice machines, dishwashers, washers/dryers, heat pumps, etc.
• Utilizes appropriate experienced vendors for equipment repairs requiring special expertise, such as watermain breaks, fire sprinkler systems (if applicable), fire safety equipment, and freezer/refrigerator repair, etc.
• Coordinates with outside vendors for approved services.
• Maintains an appropriate working inventory of supplies necessary to keep building and related equipment in constant working order.
• Manages activities of the department so as to meet department budget expectations.
• Performs basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established community schedules and protocols. Basic cleaning protocol includes:
• Dusts horizontal surfaces.
• Empties wastebaskets, removes waste, relines basket.
• Damp-wipes or dusts all furniture.
• Cleans and polishes metal, plastic, and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms.
• Mops and sanitizes floors of rooms and offices.
• Spot cleans walls and windows. Polishes metal surfaces. Replenishes room supplies such as toilet paper, tissues, soap, etc.
• Vacuums carpets and spot cleans as needed.
• Performs heavier cleaning functions as assigned. These may include shampooing carpets, cleaning windows, wiping down walls and wiping light fixtures.
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills when requested.
• Follows all infection control measures and uses Standard Precautions.