General Maintenance Worker Full Time 40 hours

At Bristol Health we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service tour patients residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication Accountability Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise compassion and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. *This position is at our skilled nursing facility Ingraham Manor located at 400 North Main Street

Bristol CT.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Plans work according to job requirements. Performs general maintenance of the property including grounds and physical plant including but not

limited to:

Painting chipped faded or scheduled areas

Basic plumbing such as fixture repair/replacement to avoid water damage

Basic carpentry such as hand rail repair dresser drawer pull repair

Window wall repair

Light fixture repair

Electrical switch plate outlet cover repairs

Replace light bulbs

General equipment repair

Maintains working list of all medical equipment in the facility and service/repair records.

Performs preventive maintenance on medical equipment in the facility.

Follows manufacturers specifications regarding repair and preventive maintenance of medical and other

equipment in the facility.

Checks maintenance request logs multiple times daily and performs follow-up.

Communicates to maintenance director if not able to properly repair item as needed of repair in order to

obtain external assistance when necessary.

Performs grounds maintenance to include but not limited to:

Mowing weed control

Debris removal

Flower bed(s) upkeep

Pressure washing outside of the facility

Painting of exterior facility as assigned by the maintenance supervisor

Performs maintenance and service.

Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents rights.

Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies

with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

Maintains confidentiality of protected health information including verbal written and electronic

communications.

Reports noncompliance with policies procedures regulations or breaches in confidentiality to

appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

Reports any allegations of abuse neglect misappropriation of property exploitation or

mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse and

cooperates with all investigations.

Reports any occupational exposures to blood body fluids infectious materials and/or hazardous

chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facilitys emergency

plan.

Performs and monitors required inspections of facility equipment.

Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

Ability to read write speak and understand the English language.

Must be a supportive team member contribute to and be an example of team work.

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents family members visitors government

agencies/personnel and the general public.

Must have patience tact and willingness to deal with difficult residents family and staff.

Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Ability to bend stoop kneel crouch perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical

movements as needed for the position.

Subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS

Coronavirus Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis.

May be subject to hostile or emotional residents family members visitors or personnel.

Ability to observe listen and communicate effectively.

Ability to tolerate varying temperatures in hot/cold and/or wet environments.

Ability to lift move push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds to a minimum of 5 feet and be able to

push pull move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Works in all areas throughout the facility.

Educational / Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED diploma.

Previous experience with a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long Term Care Facility preferred.

A working understanding of physical plant repairs/preventive maintenance and grounds maintenance.

• Valid drivers license.
• State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements: None
• Physical Requirements: On feet all day substantial moderate to heavy lifting in excess of 50 lbs. Works
• in awkward positions which require bending climbing ladders shoveling standing and sitting for
• prolonged periods of time in a vehicle.
• Work Environment: Exposure to outdoor elements including severe winter conditions indoor
• construction demolition conditions.
• Cognitive Requirements: Mechanical aptitude good verbal skills ability to follow instructions and comprehend.