Maintenance Assistant - Spring Branch Care Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled work for and with the Facilities

Maintenance Director in the maintenance and repairs of the building components, systems and equipment and ancillary areas. Training will be provided to an assistant who demonstrates aptitude, cooperation and reliability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs routine tasks according to pre-determined daily, weekly and monthly

schedules and as directed to include but not limited to:

o Checks that all building lights are functioning

o Assist in installing, repairing and maintaining water-processing equipment

o Assist in the maintenance of production equipment

o Knowledge of Safety Regulations

o Assist in monitoring, maintaining and reporting on fire suppression system

o Keeps maintenance shop organized

o Assists in basic repairs to the building including painting, installing/replacing light bulbs, plumbing, and basic carpentry.

Documentation, Tracking and Trending

Maintains good working relations with outside contractors

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

function from the list above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions and key responsibilities of

this position. Frequent walking, including over uneven ground and climbing up and down stairs and ladders are required. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, lift,

twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach and stoop as needed,

sometimes for extended periods, and to occasionally lift and carry heavy items up to

40 pounds (may be aided). Ability to operate and work at heights on a high ladder

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, lift, twist, kneel,

crouch, crawl, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach and stoop as needed, sometimes

for extended periods.

Ability to occasionally lift and carry heavy items up to 50 lbs. (may be aided).

Must be available to work a varied schedule

Ability to operate and work at heights on a or high ladder.

Ability to access and work effectively in confined spaces

Ability to follow directions

Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed.

Ability to work independently under general supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Adequate maintenance experience to demonstrate an aptitude for mechanical

skills and sufficient familiarity with hand tools to know their names and proper

usage and care.

Ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools and power tools.

Some knowledge of basic general maintenance routines and preventive repairs.

Commitment to observe and uphold safety procedures.

Ability to clearly comprehend direction provided in English.

Ability to maintain cooperative and pleasant relationships with colleagues.