GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECH

Full-time position, 40 hours per week, 3:00pm to 11:00pm (2nd Shift), Monday to Friday with weekend and holiday work as needed.

About the role

Performs various duties involving minor repairs of equipment, furniture, walls, etc. and maintenance surveillance rounds throughout the hospital. Records gauge readings, observes general operating conditions of boilers and auxiliary equipment, kitchen equipment, etc. Notes abnormalities in equipment operation, takes corrective action and/or calls for additional assistance as needed.

The Plant Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operational functions including safety, fire prevention/protection, telecommunications, hazardous waste disposal, equipment management, loss prevention management, grounds maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and power plant systems (boiler) for the 61-bed hospital; 15 acres of grounds, 12 houses, 1 truck, and 1 van. Also responsible for MSDS, hazardous communications, plus two Medical Office Buildings.

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.
• May be required to perform tasks of other trades, such as light equipment operator, carpenter, painter, and/or locksmith.
• 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 a commitment to service.
• Other duties as assigned, including taking bodies to morgue.

Requirements

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

Physical Demands

• On-the-job time is spent standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing.
• This position requires lifting or exerting force up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), color vision, ability to adjust focus, and ability to distinguish letters, numbers, or symbols accurately.
• Moderate noise level typical for an office environment.
• Additional physical and mental efforts include:
  • Working in tight (small) places.
  • Working inside and outside.
  • Working around hot equipment.
  • Working in high places.
  • Working evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • May require working a double shift for coverage.

Pay

$21.00 to $30.59 hourly.