Maintenance Technician

Responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing non-patient equipment, lighting, power distribution and telecommunications, as well as physical structure maintenance and improvement, and plumbing.

MINIMUM LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS

Education High School Graduate or equivalent Graduate of appropriate trade school or technical college is desirable Experience Three to five years in the service of electrical/electronic systems and general facility maintenance. Previous HVAC experience is preferred. Experience in physical plant maintenance and improvement including plumbing, painting and sheetrock repair is preferred. Graduation from an accredited trade school in a related field is desirable and may substitute for up to two years of experience. Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration Valid Driver's License Physical Demands Use of hands to manipulate hand tools and instruments Sitting, walking, crawling, standing, climbing ladders Skills and Qualifications Good written and verbal communication skills Basic arithmetic understanding Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices Ability to interpret blueprints and technical documents Ensures patient service areas are electrically safe and operational o Initiates patient room preventative maintenance program o Identifies and corrects electrical deficiencies o Ability to prioritize work requests in order that patient safety and comfort are not compromised o Assists supervision and projects that require electrical knowledge and assistance Maintains current regulatory knowledge of all mandating bodies o Maintains current technical and professional knowledge by attending outside services o Assures that electrical functions are per NFPA, NEC and JCAHO regulations o Reviews departmental policies, manuals, and project blueprints to ensure compliance with standards Participates in inventory control and relating budget variances to Maintenance Supervision o Maintains inventory supplies in order to have needed materials, but not in excess o Reports excessive supply cost to supervisor before proceeding with more requests Participates in hospital wide information sessions o Conducts in-services and safety classes for team members o Assists education coordinator in facility electrical safety in-service training o Provides information to hospital employees as needed about updates from regulatory bodies. o Assists supervisor in checking new equipment for electrical safety and property use to avoid damage Each employee is evaluated and records are maintained on competency of performing their duties including the specific job; effective and safe use of equipment; disaster training; prevention of contamination and transfer of infection when applicable; and CPR and other lifesaving interventions when applicable o Completes competency checklist annually or more often as required by departmental policy This Job Description is an overall statement of major accountabilities and duties performed by incumbents in this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform other position-related duties other than those described in this description.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation:

Based on experience Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and other available benefit plans Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, and Holidays Retirement Savings Plan