Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Check with supervisor for each day's schedule.
• Inspect appliances, etc., routinely to make minor repairs as preventive maintenance.
• Replace furnace/air conditioner filters on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Keep door knobs and locks on doors/windows working properly.
• Ensure exterior of community (including porches and guardrails) is in good order and that scheduled yard work, etc. has been completed.
• Replace any broken windows and make sure all windows can be raised/lowered easily.
• Ensure alarm systems are operating properly.
• Maintain roof and plumbing of each community for leaks.
• Monitor condition of furnishings and report when they need replacing.
• Keep fire extinguishers updated and check for fire hazards (receptacles, panel boxes, wiring).
• Handle problems as they arise.
• Perform other duties as required by circumstances.
• Maintain the self-respect, personal dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Be familiar with and apply all home's accident, fire safety, OSHA and emergency procedures.
• Be familiar with Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights and assist residents with exercising these rights.
• Be responsible for reading and adhering to all Adult Care Home and employee policies.
• Participate in job-related continuing education as required by ED/Administrator.

Qualifications

• Possess relative experience or meet competency requirements.
• Be able to read, write, understand and follow directions.
• Not have substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program.
• Have a clear SBI and DMV record and maintain them during period of employment.
• Have a valid NC Driver's License.
• Have at least 8 years of driving experience, as this is a requirement of company's liability insurance carrier.
• Be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.