Building Maintenance Tech - Full-Time Days

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Building Maintenance Technician position reports to the Director of Facilities.  This position performs general maintenance duties/repairs as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance duties to all physical structures of hospital. Complies with all hospital building codes, this is to include facility equipment and associated controls.
• Documents accurate data of all inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Maintains and completes Preventative Maintenance and Daily Work Logs.
• Performs comprehensive daily rounds as assigned, reporting any issues to Director of Facilities.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled and ensure that there is no incidental overtime. Ensures that any overtime is authorized and properly documented.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times according to current HIPAA laws.
• Works day, evening, night and weekend shifts as assigned.
• Ability to work on his own with only minimal supervision.
• Performs manual duties as requested, i.e. moving supplies or furniture, and replacing light bulbs.
• Ensures timely and accurate information at change of shift to fellow associates and facilities supervision as required.
• Demonstrates through knowledge on how to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge and observance of safety precautions.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished and written, oral or diagram form.
• Follows all Infection Control precautions when entering patient care areas.
• Basic knowledge of Fire Life Safety systems. Basic knowledge and response to Emergency Clinical interventions and appropriate response to emergencies.
• Completes goals and objectives as assigned for the performance period.

Job Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A.   Education

• High school diploma or GED or a combination of education and work experience

B.  Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of 1 year experience mechanical equipment repair, troubleshooting and maintaining building systems.
• Trade School or on the job training with a recognized service organization to include any of the following: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Boiler, Steam and Central Plan Operations in lieu of experience.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a hospital setting is highly preferred.

C.   Special Skills/Knowledge

• Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Learning/Adaptability skills. Common knowledge of methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment. As well as operational characteristics of a variety of tools and equipment while maintaining the standard of safety practices

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