Maintenance Specialist II

DEPARTMENT: FACILITY ENGINEERING AND SAFETY MGMT

FACILITY: Tift Regional Medical Center

WORK TYPE: Full Time

SHIFT: Daytime

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Specialist II performs a variety of general, mechanical and preventive maintenance as well as inspections, servicing, repair and overhaul of equipment throughout the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shows competent knowledge of repair to electrical systems, mechanical systems, and plumbing systems.
• Completes minimum repairs and task associated with plant operations with the supervision of the plant operator.
• Consults with and keeps the Chief Engineer or Supervisor informed of activities.
• Consults with and keeps the Chief Engineer or Supervisor informed of needs.
• Consults with and keeps the Chief Engineer or Supervisor informed of problems.
• Stays alert for the "cause" of any repairs made and suggest corrective action.
• Reports hazards in the workplace.
• Performs work orders in a timely manner.
• Is respectful of patient's condition when working in patient care areas.
• Responds promptly and courteously to patient, family members and staff requests.
• Conducts themself in a professional manner.
• Accepts and acts upon constructive criticism in order to improve abilities.
• Supports performance improvement.
• Supports environment of care program.
• Provides superior customer service.
• Adheres to confidentiality directives.
• Presents a professional appearance.
• Performs a variety of routine standard servicing and repair operations to maintain organization buildings, equipment, furnishings, and fixtures in proper condition.
• Carries out preventive maintenance programs.
• Takes and logs all gauge and instrument readings as assigned by the Engineer.
• Keeps check on maintenance supplies and parts and advise Engineer when additional stock will be required.
• Assures proper care in use of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Follows manufacturer's guidelines when operating mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
• Adheres to isolation problems.
• Assists with coordination of fire drills.
• Keeps work areas orderly, clean and safe.
• Follows MSDS, lockout/tag out, confined space entry and other department specific policies.
• Practices Infection Control Standards daily.
• Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, and state regulations and laws and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. ("TRHS") policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understands and adheres to: TRHS' compliance standards as they appear in TRHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy; and HIPAA and TRHS policies regarding privacy and security of protected health information.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform tasks that meet the age-specific requirements of the persons, patients, vendors, and staff that the employee is charged to interact with as required by the position.
• Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
• Attends all mandatory education programs.
• Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
• Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
• Cross-trains in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in the department.
• Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
• Manages resources effectively.
• Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment and removes malfunctioning equipment out of service with timely reporting to the appropriate personnel.
• Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

OTHER INFORMATION:

Five years' experience in fields of mechanical and electrical work normally performed by hospital maintenance personnel required. Two years of vocational type courses in areas of training which will qualify a person to fulfill duties of a maintenance mechanic or equivalent training preferred.

Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.