GENERAL SUMMARY

Routine maintenance of facilities and equipment. Conduct periodic safety inspections to insure a safe working environment. Supervises assigned facilities/housekeeping staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures safety, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned Erie sites.
• Monitors day to day assigned sites maintenance and housekeeping activities including timecards monitoring.
• Maintains weekly proactive communications with leadership from assigned sites
• Participates in rotating weekend call with facilities supervisors and director.
• Assures knowledge and compliance with Environment of Care Standards at assigned sites - as set by The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies
• Works collaboratively with other facilities leaders to assure the safety, security, and high-quality environment at all Erie locations.
• Answer all pages within a reasonable time and responds to emergency requests when on-call.
• Assures accurate completion and documentation of all preventive maintenance requirements.
• Performs basic level maintenance, which includes changing light bulbs and ballasts, HVAC filters/belts, routine painting and touch ups, light electrical, light plumbing, and some carpentry.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Sets up rooms for meetings.
• Performs grounds keeping, such as snow removal and salting, cutting grass and weeding, sweeping, and graffiti removal.
• Facilitates security; responding to security related calls, checking to ensure that all doors and windows are closed and locked, making routine rounds, monitoring safety hazards and reporting any signs of vandalism to the manager.
• Reports any extensive repairs needed to the supervisor.
• Performs special tasks or assignments that comply with the maintenance of the facility upon request.
• May be required to travel to other sites and performs duties as necessary.
• Answers all pages/calls within a reasonable time and respond to any emergency as required.
• Conducts site safety inspections and maintain corresponding documentation.
• Assists in deployment and assignment of projects of Maintenance Assistants and/or Easter Seals or other staff, as needed
• Assist supervisor in coordinating work orders
• Serves as back up and contact person for site management when supervisor is performing off site duties, or as necessary
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge (i.e. reading and math competency) equivalent to the completion of high school.
• Advanced maintenance skills including electrical. The safe operation of electrical plumbing and HVAC systems and carpentry repair with a demonstrated ability to safely operate power tools required.
• Intermediate remodeling skills required.
• Basic automotive maintenance skills preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Joint Commission standards regarding hazardous materials and cleaning requirements required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Good customer service skills required.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license required (in case they need to drive an Erie vehicle or drive between sites).
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively in English required.

Experience and Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent education and work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in facilities/maintenance required.
• Experience in a health care environment strongly preferred.
• EPA Refrigerant certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be equipped to work in various weather extremes and may be required to work outside.

COVID-19 vaccine documentation is required for all employees.