PruittHealth is a COVID-19 vaccine-mandated employer.

　　JOB PURPOSE:

　　Assumes assistant administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to maintain the facility physical plant and essential mechanical and electrical equipment in safe operating condition. Assists to manage employees in provision of maintenance services that protect the health and safety of personnel and the public and provided are consistent with Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association and with all state and federal laws and regulations. In collaboration with the Director of Corporate Campus, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to provide services and to continuously improve quality.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

　　Assists the Maintenance Supervisor with below responsibilities:

　　Collects, reviews maintenance requisitions from all unit and departments of facility.

　　Reviews information, assists in establishing priorities, assigns staff or inspects, replaces, repairs, or otherwise resolves the problem.

　　Assists and establishes and conducts scheduled maintenance throughout physical plant and for all equipment.

　　Maintains and tests 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 all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, and laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.

　　Establishes procedures to ensure the availability of potable water to essential to essential areas in the event of loss of normal water supply.

　　Tests facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility.

　　Monitors acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others.

　　Inspects physical plant for any signs of rodents or pests.

　　Maintain adequate and comfortable lighting levels, appropriate for tasks, without glare.

　　Lighting supports independent functioning and task performance of residents.

　　Maintains facility system to provide good air movement with acceptable temperature, humidity and odor levels.

　　Posts sign to identify smoking and non-smoking areas.

　　Responds to emergency maintenance needs promptly.

　　Cooperates with other departments to identify and accommodate individual resident needs and preferences.

　　Communicates directly with partners and legal representatives to identify appropriate to individuals needs and abilities.

　　Monitors the performance of maintenance staff by observing staff on all units, on all shift and interviewing facility staff, residents, and families.

　　Performs quality assurance functions, including compliance rounds, on daily basis to evaluate compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and facility policies and procedures.

　　Initiates other corrective actions as appropriate.

　　Develops and updates maintenance policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and objectives of the facility and are consistent with state and federal regulations.

　　Completes required documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities. Audits records of maintenance staff for accuracy, completeness. Implements approaches to improve department record keeping practices.

　　Collaborate with consultants with timely responses to requests for information and suggestions to improve quality of maintenance services.

　　Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates on workplace safety including hazard communication and blood borne pathogens. In cases of workplace exposure, provides immediate first-aid and refers employee to appropriate facility staff member for post-exposure follow-up.

　　Participates in the development of the department budget. Provides relevant financial information to the Director of Corporate Campus regarding department financial needs and status.

　　Communicates with the Director of Corporate Campus on daily basis to discuss physical plant, equipment, personnel and budget issues.

　　Recommends the Director of Corporate Campus numbers and types of maintenance personnel needed to meet facility needs in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

　　Develops staffing plan that assures sufficient numbers of maintenance personnel to meet resident and facility needs.

　　Hires and retains qualified, competent maintenance staff to provide services to achieve a hazard-free, sanitary, comfortable, homelike environment for residents, facility staff and others.

　　Conducts interviews, provides regular performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions, reviews job actions taken by subordinates to assure that staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job.

　　Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team.

　　Demonstrates concern for identified problems and undertakes corrective actions while survey is in progress. If appropriate.

　　Gathers and presents supplemental documentation to avoid potential deficiencies.

　　Collaborates with the Director of the Corporate Campus to develop responses to survey report as needed.

　　Reports injury of self or others to supervisor immediately.

　　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.

　　Licensure/Certification/Education Requirements:

　　High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational training in skilled trade or other relevant technical training preferred.

　　Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

　　Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a heath care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

　　Other Training, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

　　One year experience in physical plant operations and equipment maintenance.

　　Equipment Used:

　　Various power tools and hand tools. May operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, large lawn mower.

　　Summary of Occupational Exposures:

　　Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients/residents/clients, family members, partner, and visitors.

　　Other Considerations and Requirements:

　　Partner should be able to perform various tasks as required in maintaining a building. Partner is typically able to work at his or her own pace. May contract out for various services, e.g., window replacement or smoke detector services.

　　Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required by date of hire

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　　As a condition of employment at PruittHealth, all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

　　As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.