Zone Maintenance Mechanic - Hospital

Zone Maintenance Mechanic
- Hospital

Be the difference behind the scenes—support seamless operations through skilled preventive maintenance and timely repairs. Be You. Perform routine and preventive maintenance in the repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities and equipment within assigned areas of Duke University Hospital and Medical Center. Work Arrangement – On-site DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES Experience/Training in a healthcare setting preferred. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience – Three (3) to four (4) years minimum experience required either in a specific trade or in general building maintenance and repair. OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.

Be Bold. Work Performed Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned and a more comprehensive task list may be provided.) Conduct regular inspections of designated facilities and equipment; participate in image rounds if applicable; set up and maintain ongoing communication efforts with customers to ensure appropriate and timely response to repair and maintenance needs. Make minor repairs and corrections and perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and communication systems and equipment;

make repairs to general building facilities to include, but not limited to, general carpentry repairs, repairs to ceiling and floor coverings, doors, windows, and furniture; perform minor paint and patch work. Complete and/or assist in the completion of minor service requests as needed. Solicit the advice of shop personnel in specific trades as needed; refer more complex and time-consuming items to shop personnel;

assist in repairs if necessary. Conduct regular inspections of fire and smoke partitions for penetrations; patch penetrations as necessary; report unusual problems to the appropriate personnel. Advise management of general condition of facilities and equipment in assigned areas; make recommendations for improvements and upgrades to facilities for budget planning. Maintain appropriate documentation and maintenance records to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and codes.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Communication Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment. Ability to complete daily records, logs, and time sheets. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…