Performs maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds, including plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, refrigeration, gardening, and electrical work. + Observes repairs and maintains machinery and electro/mechanical equipment including heating, plumbing, and refrigeration equipment. + Dismantles devices to gain access to and removes defective parts for repair or replacement, lubrication or cleaning. + Reads and interprets blueprints. + Checks, tests, and operates fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and emergency generators. + Sets up and uses drill press, bench saw, and hand operated electrical tools and check guards. + Operates devices to test their performance. + Performs and documents Preventive Maintenance. + Removes snow from walks, fire exits, steps, landings, driveways, and parking areas. + Conducts periodic maintenance as needed. + Maintains lawns, grounds, shrubs, trees and flower beds. + Moves or relocates furniture or equipment. + Assists in trash and garbage collection, incineration and/or removal from the buildings. + Works other shifts as directed. + Attends all safety-related in-service classes as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. + Adheres to the requirements of the Community Wellness Partners Safety Program. + Performs other duties as required. + Working Conditions + Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours. + Subject to frequent interruptions. + Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personal. + Communicates with the other departments. + May be asked to work beyond normal working hours. + Attends and participates in in-service educational programs, maintains required hours Specific Requirements: + Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. + Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public. + Must possess leadership and willingness to work harmoniously with supervisor and staff. + Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. + Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. + Must be in good health, be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position. + Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. + Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. + Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, angry people within the facility. + Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. + Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.