MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN- ROTATING SHIFT

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing general maintenance, repair and installation of various pieces of equipment within the facility according to codes and standards to provide a safe, comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for maintenance assistance from patient floors and other departments.
• Redirect requests to appropriate maintenance technician or supervisor as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts, cleans and/or lubricates equipment as specified by procedure.
• Changes filters, belts, bulbs, and other consumable items.
• Completes PM work orders and paperwork and forwards to Maintenance office.
• Aids other tradesmen or contractors assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assists with installation and maintenance of mechanical and other equipment.
• Fires boilers and controls the generation of steam supply (pertains to Boiler Operator position).
• Starts, stops, adjusts and regulates water and fuel flow to maintain system pressure.
• Maintains equipment logs of pressures, operating, temperatures and times.
• Monitors equipment functions to ensure operations are within specified limits.
• Operates equipment according to established procedures or instructions.
• Starts cooling systems and regulates chillers, pumps, drives, and cooling towers.
• Controls the supply of chilled water to HVAC equipment.
• Maintains equipment logs of pressures, operating, temperatures and times.
• Tracks, trends and reviews gauge readings and operating data.
• Tests city water, boiler water, and condensate water to determine physical parameters.
• Determines hardness, pH, chemical contractions.
• Measures, dispenses, and injects chemicals into system process based on test results.
• Tracks, trends and reviews chemical processes to control water quality within specified limits.
• Identifies and diagnoses equipment malfunctions.
• Schedules and performs repairs; coordinates with hospital departments as required.
• Maintains emergency generators.
• Performs weekly/monthly maintenance, monitors temperatures, pressures, voltage, and amperage when generators are in service.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment in the Boiler complex.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education. Graduate of a trade school or equivalent OR two (2) years’ related work experience. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Qualifications/Experience

• Required Qualifications/Experience:
  • High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
  • Graduate of a trade school or equivalent OR two (2) years’ related work experience.
  • Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, A.T.S. door hardware, casework components and various finishes.
  • Knowledge in reading construction drawings and performing material take offs.
  • Knowledgeable of applicable codes and regulations.
  • Journeyman’s certificate preferred.

Skills

[Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] Required

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Rotating shifts, day, evenings and weekend rotations.