JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Performs minor maintenance, diagnosis and repair of equipment, physical systems and structures within assigned facilities.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Plant engineering oversees maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors through the installation, preventative maintenance and repair of building and grounds infrastructure and equipment.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year experience in the electrical/mechanical field of building maintenance required. Hospital maintenance experience preferred. Successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of and ability to comply with federal, state, local rules and standards. Ability to safely and effectively use electrical and mechanical shop tools and test equipment. Knowledge of methods and techniques used in electrical, mechanical and building maintenance. Ability to use a wide variety of test equipment and hand / power tools including cable testing equipment. Knowledge and skills in one or more of the following trades: mechanical, welding, pneumatics, refrigeration, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing or steam fitting. Ability to read and understand blue prints and facility schematics and utilize computer interfacing concepts including communications and components. Knowledge and ability to trouble shoot and repair various physical plant systems and equipment. Ability to work with outside contractor to coordinate systems shutdowns and equipment repairs or services. Ability to perform staff in-services education on various systems and equipment related to the physical plant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) CLIMB
• SCAFFOLDING LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 60 or more Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 40
• 60 Lbs PUSH (60 or more pounds force) PULL (60 or more pounds force)

SIT CLIMB

• STAIRS CLIMB
• LADDER LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 40
• 60 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20
• 40 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20
• 40 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) CRAWL (hands & knees)

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY PUSH

(40

• 60 pounds force) PULL (40
• 60 pounds force)

STAND WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE WALK

• INCLINE LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 20

• 40 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 20

• 40 Lbs

BEND FORWARD

at waist

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing REACH

• Upward REACH
• Forward PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PULL (20-40 pounds force) LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0

• 20 pounds force) PULL (0
• 20 pounds force)

Location:

Samaritan Health Services

LCH Plant Engineering Schedule:

1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day