ProCare Hospice of Nevada - Facility-Maintenance Technician - Hospice M-F Full-Time chez ProCare Hospice of Nevada

Position Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing business operations and property maintenance of the facility, ensuring the inpatient unit meets all regulatory and safety requirements of state, federal, and accrediting bodies. This will include maintaining a clean, sanitary and hazard free environment within the facility as well as general maintenance, upkeep of the building and grounds while ensuring compliance with OSHA and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). This position is responsible for providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients, families, staff, and visitors within the facility.

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Accountability:

Reports to the Administrative Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

1. Ensures all appropriate facility licenses and certifications are maintained and properly displayed or filed for compliance with federal and state regulations and accreditation standards
2. Oversees inventory and ordering of supplies including cleaning chemicals and linens
3. Maintains responsibility for the set-up and tear-down of offices
4. Is responsible for responding to routine emergencies 
5. Assists team members to ensure needs of the inpatient unit are always being met
6. Is responsible for performing minor repairs and scheduled maintenance, including equipment, as necessary
7. Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits, fire detection alarms, extinguishing equipment, and life support systems
8. Generates checklists and logs to ensure refrigerator temperatures and filter changes are maintained
9. Ensures cleaning of patient rooms and offices are performed according to required standards
10. Fills in with cleaning duties when housekeeper is not present
11. Defines problems and provides assessments for items requiring repair or replacement
12. Ensure all safety measures are in place to maintain a safe working and living environment
13. Maintains excellent customer service relations with all visitors to include patients, patient families & friends, volunteers, and community partners in accordance with the mission of the organization
14. Manages confidential information
15. Other duties as assigned

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Additional Functions:

1. Adheres to patient rights, abuse reporting, and confidentiality policies
2. Fosters and maintains an effective working relationship between peers, professional staff, and other personnel within the community
3. Complies with all documentation policies/procedures
4. Completes appropriate documentation in a legible and timely manner
5. Attends scheduled staff meetings and/or in-service training
6. Adheres to the departmental dress code requirements related to personal grooming and attire
7. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested
8. Demonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time, providing proper notification for absences or tardiness and participates in required meetings
9. Demonstrates ability to problem-solve and make decisions by assessing situations and considering alternatives, seeking guidance and direction as necessary, utilizing proper chain of command
10. Demonstrates effective time management skills by coordinating activities to achieve maximum productivity. and efficiency, willingness to adjust or revise work schedules as requested
11. Assumes responsibility for on-going personal development and continuing education
12. Stays current with all mandatory agency and regulatory requirements
13. Completes assigned projects within specified time frames

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Physical/Safety Requirements:

1. Category 2 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not usually require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but Category 2 tasks may require the unexpected performance of these procedures.)
2. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
3. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, work- related stresses, and driving hazards
5. The individual may be required to drive to meetings with clients or health care professionals. The individual may be required to drive to patients' homes
6. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal
7. Physical ability to stand for a significant period and walk continuously
8. Physical ability to regularly, lift, carry and position; up to 15 lbs. regularly, up to 30 lbs. frequently and up to 60 lbs. occasionally
9. Physical ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, reach or crawl
10. Physical ability to handle objects, tools, and/or controls
11. Must possess sight/hearing speech senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position are fully met
12. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions
13. Must be able to comprehend English and follow oral and written instructions
14. Must utilize appropriate PPE as needed
15. Follows the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency
16. Uses appropriate body mechanics as necessary

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

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Qualifications and Experience:

1. Minimum 3 years' experience in general semi-skilled maintenance and repair work
2. Previous experience in facility maintenance and housekeeping in a healthcare or clinical environment
3. Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language
4. Bilingual Spanish is a plus
5. Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and impeccable attention to detail
6. Must be able to work with little or no supervision and be accountable for assigned projects and deadlines
7. Must possess knowledge of common methods, practices and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings and building facilities
8. Must be familiar with the various tools used in building maintenance and repair work
9. Ability to apply general math
10. Must be able to utilize appropriate basic office equipment and computer software including Microsoft Office
11. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions
12. Must be able to cope with emotionally charged situations
13. Successful completion of a background check pursuant to NRS 449.188 and NRS 179A.100 along with a pre-employment drug screen and physical, TB testing, previous employment and reference checking, and an MVR (may include verification of education)
14. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance

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Benefits:

Paid Time Off

NV Paid Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Ancillary Insurance

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

401k with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Uniforms

Welcoming Culture