Transportation Specialist/Maintenance Assistant

JOB SUMMARY-Transportation Specialist
• Responsible for safely transporting residents to and from arranged locations

QUALIFICATIONS
• Have a high school education or equivalent.
• Possess an unencumbered driver's license.
• Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Has knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to
promote and ensure safe transport at all times.
• Must possess current CPR certification or become certified within ninety (90)
days of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable
manner.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these
senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position
can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability
to work effectively with residents, family members, personnel, and support
agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, young, emotionally
upset and at times, hostile people.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, resident in excess
of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including
exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Follow safety rules as residents board and exit the bus or near cross streets near
bus stops.
• Complies with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe manner,
• Checks the condition of the vehicle at least monthly and reports any
malfunctions or necessary repairs as needed.
• Maintains order among passengers while in transit.
• Picks up and/or drops off residents at scheduled locations while following strict
time schedules.
• Maintains cleanliness of the interior of the vehicle at all times.
• Attends community outings as assigned by the Administrator and/or designee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB SUMMARY-Maintenance Assistant

• Under the supervision of the Building Manager performs tasks and duties in the day-to- day activities of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current facility policies and procedures and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met, to include the use of the maintenance equipment and supplies.
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the workday.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must understand that this is a health care facility and as such there is a risk of exposure to infectious diseases including blood borne diseases, such as HIV and Hepatitis.
• Must be willing to follow correct infection control guidelines including the usage of Personal Protective Equipment.

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate
• dress code.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Building Manager including, but not exclusively:
• Monitoring temperatures
• Monitoring equipment
• Monitoring/assisting outside contractors
• Performing simple mechanical, electrical, record keeping and plumbing maintenance tasks
• Assisting the Building Manager on more complex tasks when requested
• Assisting in the relocation of equipment/furniture within the building
• Responding to off hour emergencies
• Immediately rectify or report to the Building Manager or Manager on Duty any observed safety threat.
• Follow the Alden Infection Control, Maintenance, Fire Safety, and OSHA Safety Policies as written.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the Facility.
• Participate in Departmental and Facility In-service Education Programs and staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.