Appliance Tech ahh

Candidates must have a valid DL to drive company vehicle on the property.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma (or GED).

2. Technical degree in Appliance Repair or a minimum of 3 years of experience.

3. Two years of experience in a service-oriented trade.

4. Must possess OSHA 30 Hour General Industry training or acquire within one year of employment.

5. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to read, speak and write English.

6. Must possess general computer skills.

7. Must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.

8. Must be highly professional in actions and attire, have excellent customer service skills, be honest, dependable and exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner and desire to work with and serve older adults.

9. Must have the ability to adapt to changing organizational needs, work flexible hours to meet the scheduling requirements and be “on-call” to handle problems that may arise outside regular work hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Responsible for all commercial and residential appliances including but not limited to:

a. Installation and removal of appliances including internal transport

b. Preventive maintenance of commercial appliances

c. Diagnose and repair of commercial and residential appliances

d. Acquisition of new appliances

e. Manage warehousing of appliances and appliance parts

f. Facilitate the liquidation or scrapping of appliances and other materials

2. Provides instruction and guidance to residents and staff on the proper use of appliances

3. Responsible for maintaining appliance warehousing and repair area in an organized, safe and clean condition.

4. Assists with general maintenance of the facility including PM rounds, set-ups and snow removal.

5. Responds to building alarms and emergency assistance calls. Participates in fire drills.

6. Responds to building related emergencies.

7. Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations and with the highest level of quality workmanship.

8. Works cooperatively with residents, families, volunteers, visitors and all levels of staff to see Saint John’s strategic objectives and daily tasks accomplished.

9. Assures that all resident rights are always maintained. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John's policy.

10. Complies with all Saint John's safety, security, infection control and hazardous materials policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of department and organization information.

11. Attends meetings and in-service programs.

12. Responsible for continuous self-improvement through formal education, training, seminars and active participation in professional or related organizations.

PERSON CENTERED CARE / PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY AND RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Employees act with honesty and openness in all their dealings as representatives of the Organization and are expected to support a working environment that values respect, fairness, inclusiveness, and integrity.

Our employees promote responsibility in the workplace by recognizing and respecting the boundaries of people with whom we work and serve.

2. Employees support practices and principles of the person-first philosophy that gives residents the power of choice. Employees are considered part of the community and are expected to perform duties within the principles and practices that guide care and services through knowing and honoring the person before the task. i.e. Fostering relationships between residents, family and staff; Each person is to be known as an individual who can and does make a difference; We nurture the spirit as well as the mind and body; We promote growth and development for all; and, We create an environment that meets the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and occupational needs of individuals and the community.

WORK SETTING/ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed indoors throughout the facility. The work areas are well lit. Heat, air conditioning and humidity are controlled by the building's central system with a temperature variance of not more than 10 degrees on either side of the norm of 72 degrees. Work is occasionally performed outdoors especially during the winter season. Lighting and temperature will vary, depending on the weather and the season. There is occasional exposure to dust, harsh chemicals, hazardous materials, bodily injury/illness.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer & printer, mobile devices, hand & power tools, ladders & scaffolding, appliance dollies and carts, diagnostic equipment, specialty equipment, pickup truck and general PPE.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Physical Strength: Must be able to push/pull/lift to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Manual Dexterity: Must be able to frequently use hands arms for moderately difficult manipulation.

Coordination: Must be able to frequently perform tasks which require continuous action of muscles or muscle groups and good foot and/or hand-eye coordination.

Mobility: Must be able to continuously walk, must be able to frequently stand; squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, kneel, twist and reach above shoulder level.

Speech: Must be able to speak clearly and make self-understand in face-to-face interactions, by phone.

Emotional Stability: Must be able to deal effectively with Moderate-High level of stress when working with residents, clients, working with difficult employee situations, multiple tasks/priorities, noise, interruptions, and State/Federal/Local governmental agencies and regulations.

Vision: Must be able to see objects clearly and be able to frequently discriminate colors.

Hearing: Must be able to hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise.

Touch: Must be able to frequently make assessments of equipment based on touch.

Smell: Must be able to continuously make assessments based on smell.

Concentration: Must be able to continuously concentrate on moderate detail frequently concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption.

Attention Span: Must be able to frequently attend to task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time.

Conceptualization: Must be able to continuously understand and relate to specific ideas, generally several at a time; and understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas and relate to theories behind several related concepts.

Memory: Must be able to continuously remember multiple verbal and written tasks/assignments given at beginning of a period extending over long periods of time (months).

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY IN AN EMERGENCY:

Must know, understand and comply with all emergency procedures and be able to assist with resident evacuation if necessary and all safety, security, infection control and hazardous materials policies and procedures.

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