Maintenance/groundskeeping

**SUMMARY**: Perform routine and extensive range of work in the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment under general supervision of the Maintenance Director. The executed work shall be within established procedures and process under both verbal and written instructions.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Works throughout facility area and grounds, in resident and common areas.
- Sits, stands, pushes, bends, stoops and walks intermittently through the workday.
- Communicates with nursing personnel and other department personnel.
- May work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Experience in basic repair and maintenance such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting, mowing and grounds maintenance.
- Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
- Maintenance apprenticeship or work experience required
- Must be in good physical and mental health.
- Ability to work independently or part of a group.
- Experience HVAC is a plus

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Follows and understands written and oral directions.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthesis that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which includes passing a drug screening
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 (fifty) pounds to a minimum height of 4 (four) feet and be able to push, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 2 (two) feet.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations