GEN MAINT TECH, 2nd Shift

About the role

The General Maintenance Technician (GEN MAINT TECH) is responsible for performing various duties involving painting, minor repairs, and maintenance surveillance rounds throughout the hospital. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, painting, and snow removal. The position also involves adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of non-technical preventive maintenance and repairs for assigned facility and/or department to include basic plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning services.
• Performs painting and minor wall repairs.
• May be required to perform tasks of the other trades, such as a light equipment operator, carpenter, and/or locksmith.
• Performs snow removal and other grounds work as needed.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Prepares and maintains logs, records and charts.
• Provides emergency maintenance as requested.
• Maintains work area to ensure a clean and safe environment. Adheres to safety requirements as required.
• Participates and attends departmental meetings and training. Maintains licensure as required.
• Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.
• Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.
• Cooperates and interacts with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to “service”.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Education or Equivalency preferred.
• Experience: 2 or more years in a maintenance role is required. 1 or more years of healthcare facility experience is preferred.

Physical and Mental Efforts

• Ability to carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Requires prolonged standing and walking.
• Able to distinguish letters, numbers or symbols accurately.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Able to work from step/extension ladders to 12 feet.
• Required to use personal safety equipment.
• Requires corrected vision to normal range.
• Requires corrected hearing to normal range.

Environment and Working Conditions

• Working in tight (small) places.
• Working inside and outside.
• May be exposed to hazardous products, communicable disease and/or body fluids.
• Work around hot equipment.
• Help move patients when needed.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations.
• Working in high places.
• Working evenings/nights, weekends and holidays.
• May require working a double shift for coverage.
• Work in noisy areas.
• Must be ready at all times to deal with violence (verbal, physical and deadly weapons).
• Take bodies to morgue.

OSHA Category

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

Physical Demands

• Standing - 2/3 or more
• Walking - 2/3 or more
• Sitting - 1/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3 or more
• Pushing/Pulling - Up to 2/3
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - 2/3 or more
• Reaching with hands and arms - 2/3 or more
• Closing Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Work Environment

• This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• The typical noise level for the environment is:
• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise
• Hearing
• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.