Maintenance Technician

HCR Manor Care provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy. The Maintenance Technician maintains the?center in good repair and ensure all systems are in compliance with applicable safety and fire regulations and federal, state and local building codes to ensure a safe, comfortable environment. In return for your expertise, you?ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare. 3181 - Heartland of Zephyrhills, Florida Training and/or expertise qualifying the individual to operate and maintain the electrical and mechanical systems within the nursing center. Job Specific Details: This position is for a working mainenance director. Specific duties would include: Performs all routine maintenance and repair work as required, but not limited to: * Performs daily rounds through entire center and uses acquired information to assist in establishing work priority. * Picks up work order requests daily and establishes work priority. In some facilities, the work orders are submitted and tracked electronically through the TELS system. * Maintains electrical and mechanical equipment in good working order; Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, lubricates and cleans parts, as needed. Cleans/changes filters as required based on environment of center. * Lubricates wheelchairs, shower chairs, wheeled geri-chairs, drug carts, etc.; Repairs outdoor chairs and benches; Reports serious failures and problems to Administrator. * Investigates causes of wall/door/frame damage, which might be contributed to protruding bolts or etc. on carts, dollies, or chairs and repair problems. * Checks light bulbs and exit lights, room temperatures, circuit breakers, temperature in all cooler and freezers, and nurse call system and makes all necessary adjustments and repairs. * Cleans lint, dust, and dirt from dryers, vents, and heat registers; Cleans condenser coils in refrigeration units; Hoses out garbage cans; Washes windows and screens outside the building; Cleans ice machines. * Keeps grounds cleared of debris; Collects and disposes of leaves and refuse in keeping with local code. o Performs roof maintenance including removal of leaves and debris from roof, gutters and drain. Ensures roof drains remain clear and unobstructed. * Checks toilet seats and grab rails for security and proper functioning; Checks windows for presence of screens and glass. * Ensures proper functioning of power generator, time clock, exhaust fans, water fountains, toilets, and drains; Balances scales and checks operation of elevators, if applicable. * Provides 24-hour ?on call? service to the nursing center in case of emergency.? * Conducts fire drill; Checks all fire extinguishers for correct tags, position, charges, and storage; Tests all smoke detectors and checks operation of and lubricates fire doors. * Performs regular, scheduled safety inspections. Performs weekly walk-through inspections of high-risk areas. ? Follows all prescribed Life Safety and Preventative Maintenance tasks in TELS as required for federal, state, local, and corporate compliance. Fax/ email documentation as required. * Prepares a monthly schedule, based on calendar days, for performance of preventive maintenance, striving to allot part of each day to these duties. * Develops center profile and physical plant history by maintaining complete documentation of all maintenance activities including accurate records of all replacement parts and materials used. * Maintains required logs/documentation on following in accordance with the Life Safety Manual and OSHA compliance including, but not limited to: fire alarm test reports, smoke/heat detectors, sprinkler inspections, emergency generator logs, range hood suppression systems, fire extinguishers, hood and duct cleaning, door locking devices, water temperatures, water hardness, fire and smoke wall dampers, fire and smoke doors, fire drills, disaster drills, door alarm drills, flame spread certification, boiler vessel certification, elevator certification, facility service contracts, medical waste manifests, confined space documentation, survey documentation, material safety data sheets, lock out/tag out program. * Implements HCR MANORCARE?s Lock-out, Tag-out program and ensures use by all staff and outside contractors. ? Identifies and recommends independent contractors for repairs or maintenance work which is beyond the capabilities or certification of center staff; Requests and obtains direction from the Facility Management Consultant for any new contractors used. * Follows corporate policy and procedure regarding approvals for any work at the facility. * Reviews all maintenance related invoices for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to the Business Office Manager, Administrator, or Facility Management Consultant. * Ensures all work is in compliance with corporate Interior Design standards.