Regional Maintenance Technician

Essential Duties And Responsibilites

• Know and adhere to the established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies necessary for the preparation of surfaces and the application of coatings.
• Promptly report observed equipment or physical plant damage to the Regional Engineering and Safety Manager.
• Confirm that containers of hazardous chemicals are properly labeled and securely stored when not in use.
• Implement and follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and or working with equipment that could result in bodily injury.
• Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
• Periodically check equipment for availability and proper working condition.
• Use tools, equipment and supplies in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
• Participate in the selection of items to become standards for the Health System.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to maintenance departments.
• Affirmative action statement: Assist the Regional Engineering and Safety Manager with determining if equipment needs to be repaired or replaced.
• Participate in and develop on-the-job training programs for maintenance department personnel.
• Assist in standardizing the methods and products with which surface preparation and coating application should be performed.
• Review competence of maintenance department personnel regarding painting skills and recommend adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary so that touch up is correctly taken care of by Health Services maintenance associates.
• Consult with the Regional Engineering and Safety Manager to identify needed improvements to Health Services physical properties and to determine best solution.
• Affirmative action statement: Assist Health Services in the development of project budgets.
• Maintain a history of project costs.
• Possess the ability to participate in the planning and carrying out of projects.
• Possess the ability to work independently and make decisions as needed.
• Maintain record of organization vehicle mileage and maintenance.
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services and continuing education classes to enhance position.

Essential Skills And Abilities

• Knowledgeable in safety regulations as they relate to physical plant maintenance and alterations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department heads, administrators and other organization personnel.
• Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family / visitors / patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience in facility maintenance and/or a professional painter in a commercial/industrial setting.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None