Job Description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

Maintenance

of Position:

Performs wide range of duties, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, building system repairs and installations. Works on construction and renovation projects. Performs preventative maintenance on mechanical and/or electrical equipment. Responds to patient and public needs appropriately.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Reads gauges and records data in daily log associated with daily rounds.
2. Troubleshoots and repairs minor HVAC problems.
3. Troubleshoots and repairs minor plumbing problems.
4. Troubleshoots and repairs minor refrigeration problems.
5. Troubleshoots and repairs minor electrical problems.
6. Maintains ongoing preventative maintenance throughout facilities.
7. Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
8. Reports to and communicates any problems to supervisor.
9. Works as a team member with other employees.
10. Maintains necessary stock to perform work assignments.
11. Responds to appropriate facility emergency codes.
12. Operates power and hand tools in completing assigned projects and renovations.
13. Performs light carpentry duties, installs shelves, hangs pictures, replaces ceiling tiles.
14. Obtains and replaces lamps.
15. Attends in-services required by department and facility.
16. Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures.
17. Performs other functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school graduate or equivalency.
2. One-year experience in mechanical, electrical, carpentry, or painting work.
3. Valid driver’s license.
4. Must pass the NCCER – Level 1 competency test within six (6) months of hire date into the role.
5. Ability to assess situational needs and problem solve.
6. Ability to work independently and under pressure in a changing work environment.
7. Knowledge of computers

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.

• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.

• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.

• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.

• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.

• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.

• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)

• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.

• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)

• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.

• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, bend, stoop, squat and walk for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to work from a free standing ladder.
3. Must have good range of motion for arms to work overhead and down low.
4. Ability to read, write and utilize manual and computerized systems of documentation.
5. Ability to work in various environmental conditions including hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.
6. Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
7. Must be available for on-call work as assigned.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.