Plant Operation Technician / Driver

About the role

The Driver / Plant Operations Technician performs a variety of tasks, including coordination of internal and external transportation, driving, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, HVAC, test and inspections of physical facility equipment and preventive maintenance and various janitorial duties with minimal supervision. Technicians are required to repair and replace parts in equipment throughout the hospital in accordance with diagrams, sketches, and operation manuals using various hand and power tools. Troubleshoots and performs various tests on equipment in making operational assessments.

Responsibilities

• Organize the daily driving needs of the facility including scheduling of internal and external transportation needs.
• When not dispatching and driving, perform maintenance work such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, HVAC, and tests and inspections of the physical facility.
• Participate in the departmental on-call rotation.
• Maintain all electrical equipment in good working condition as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedule.
• Clean kitchen grease traps and dispose of infectious/contaminated waste according to policy.
• Complete preventive maintenance, inspections, and required filter changes on schedule.
• Dismantle and examine parts to solve equipment problems; repair or replace defective parts and make necessary adjustments for proper equipment function.
• Repair and maintain machinery and technical equipment per diagrams, sketches, operational manuals, and verbal instructions using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Keep tools and materials in good condition and in their proper location.
• Report any situations that may affect the health and well-being of patients, staff, or visitors.
• Monitor parts inventory and inform supervisor when supplies are low.
• Assist in emergencies as needed.
• Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and conduct emergency drills.
• Drive facility vehicle to transport tools, parts, supplies, equipment, or personnel in support of hospital operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; two years' experience in a related maintenance field, technical or trade school preferred.

Skills

• Clean driving record and ability to pass a driving test including road test.
• Experience operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment with proper safety precautions.
• Experience in building maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of computers, copiers, and fax machines.