Maintenance Coordinator
Company: Petersen Health Care
Location: Kewanee
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Maintenance Person maintains all building,
equipment, systems and grounds in good, safe and presentable
condition. He/she conducts a preventative maintenance program for
all mechanical, signal, fire alarm and suppression and other
systems. The solicitation of repair/replace construction and other
bids from contractor for presentation to the Director and Corporate
Maintenance Director is expected.ResponsibilitiesAdministrative
duties
- Maintains the facility in compliance with all Life Safety
Codes.
- Maintains emergency systems in functional status at all times
(call lights, oxygen concentrators, fire alarm, sprinkler system,
door alarms, etc.)
- Implements preventative maintenance programs
- Regularly inspects and maintains electrical, signaling,
mechanical, plumbing, heating, cooling and protection systems
- Implements an insect and rodent control program to prevent
infestations. Insures proper disposal of refuse and litter,
elimination of insect breeding areas and secure window screens
- Deals with contractors to solicit, compare and recommend bids
to the Director and Corporate Maintenance Director
- Duties
- Maintains the building in good, safe repair (floors and their
coverings, walls and ceilings, loose hand rails, broken windows and
screens, etc.)
- Maintains hot water temperatures between 100 degrees F and 110
degrees F by checking and logging them each day
- Protects potable water supply from contamination by use of
anti-back flow devices
- Maintains furniture, fixtures and furnishings in a clean, safe,
attractive and repaired manner
- Keeps the building exterior clean, safe and attractive. This
includes painting, parking lot and walk surfaces repaired, neatly
trimmed lawn, bushes and landscaping.
- Maintains safe walkways during inclement weather (salting,
clearing, etc.)
- Communication Skills
- Communicates with tenants and families in a sensitive
manner
- Consistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a
positive and cooperative attitude
- Utilizes appropriate and professional body language
- Role Development
- Assumes responsibility for personal appearance through the
Petersen Health Care dress code
- Demonstrates responsibility for own standards of practice
- Reports to work as scheduled and on time
- Adheres to facility policy regarding absenteeism
- Avoids work related injuries through the application of proper
practice techniques
- Demonstrates respect for tenants rights by:
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of tenants information
- Responding to their right to information
- Acting as a tenants advocate
- Role Involvement
- Attends staff meetings and in-services
- Identifies and utilizes appropriate lines of authority within
the organizational structure
- Manages conflict and frustrations in a positive and
constructive mannerPhysical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds
- Must be able to carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to push or pull objects weight up to 75
pounds
- May be required to stoop or bend frequently throughout the
day
- Reaching and grasping with arms and hands, including reaching
above shoulder level
- Working with equipment to perform procedures where carelessness
could result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls
- Possible exposure to marked changes in temperature and
humidity
- May be involved in stressful situations while performing job
responsibilitiesSupervised by the Director. Works closely with
Corporate Maintenance Director for direction on repairs, supply
orders and Life Safety requirements and repairs.Required
Skills
- Be of legal working age
- Be able to read and follow written directions
- Be able to communicate with tenants and co-workers in
English
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel,
tenants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel
and the general public.
- Work overtime is necessary
- Must possess a general knowledge and understanding of state and
federal laws as they pertain to long term care
- Experience in building maintenance
- General knowledge of the Trades necessary for trouble shooting
electrical, plumbing, signal, fire alarm and fire suppression
systems
- Basic knowledge of carpentry, painting and mechanical repair is
expected
- The ability to solicit, analyze and recommend contractor bids
is needed
- Must be able to organize and schedule work and keep repair
records
Keywords: Petersen Health Care, Davenport , Maintenance Coordinator, Professions , Kewanee, Iowa
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