General Maintenance Worker-Day Shift

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs maintenance service or repairs which can involve any of the following: plumbing, carpentry, service of machinery, electrical repairs or installations, painting, and plastering. Applies mastery of skills in adapting procedures, techniques, tools, material and/or equipment to accomplish tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to emergency calls and makes appropriate repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and maintains appropriate documentation per department procedure.
• Orders parts and repairs equipment as needed, reports serious issues to Department Manager.
• Ensures the inspection and electrical safety tests of equipment are maintained according to code requirements.
• Follows department protocol for each job assigned.
• Follows all department safety policies and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Participates in department meetings and in-services as necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Three years direct maintenance experience preferably in health care related equipment.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Abilities Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to crawl into tight places, work short periods of time in limited light and other adverse conditions in the event of power failure.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and walk long distances without assistance.
• Ability to climb a ladder.

Functional Demands

• Work Conditions: Outside environmental conditions - Fumes, dusts, mists, or gases may affect the respiratory system or the skin.
• Intermittent noise to cause marked distraction or difficulty hearing other sounds.
• Hazards: proximity to moving mechanical parts; electrical current; flammable, explosive gases.
• Infectious Material Exposure: Ability to stand and walk 90% of the day; frequent lifting over 50 pounds; infectious material exposure no routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues.

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability.
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJHS residents, patients, family members, employees and other facility guests.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Able to speak, read and write English.
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job.
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement savings plan, free on-campus parking, onsite fitness center and more.