Maintenance Helper - Spring Hills Post Acute Princeton

Position Summary: Responsible for assisting in the maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of the physical plant including, building, grounds and all engineering. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Attends work as scheduled and follows community’s call-off procedures.
• The Maintenance Helper follows oral and written instructions.
• Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Follow maintenance and repair schedules for all areas of the facility and grounds.
• Maintenance Helper follows waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy.
• Follow proper procedures for care, use, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Identify and report to supervisor any equipment malfunction.
• Identify and report to supervisor areas in poor repair.
• Use maintenance equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Attend in-service training programs for maintenance employees.
• The Maintenance Helper performs maintenance and repair procedures in accordance with facility policy.
• Follow facility safety program.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• The Maintenance Helper adheres to all policies and procedures of Spring Hills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. General knowledge of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical.

Physical Requirements: Standing (over 2/3), walking (over 2/3), using hands to finger, handle or feel (over 2/3), reach with hands and arms (over 2/3), climb and balance (1/3), stoop, kneel(1/2-2/3), talk or hear (over 2/3), taste or smell (under 1/3). Lifting up to 10 pounds (1/3- 2/3), Up to 25 pounds (2/3); Up to 50 pounds (under 1/2)