Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Performs general, routine maintenance and servicing operations to maintain the facility/hospital and equipment. Responsible for completing assigned preventive maintenance and daily work requests as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor or Executive Director of Facilities Operations/Safety Officer. Performs other duties as assigned.

The staffing of the Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other administrative areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as requested.

• Follows guidelines and job standards established by the department leadership.
• Maintains positive working relationships and fosters a cooperative work environment.
• Demonstrates ability to read blueprints.
• Demonstrates an understanding and working knowledge of all building systems and equipment: electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, medical gas, vacuum, nurse call, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and other building systems.
• Demonstrates an ability to make or schedule repairs to such systems and equipment.
• Responds to all work requests in a timely and professional manner and provides appropriate feedback/responses to customers.
• Documents all work requests in the Computerized Maintenance System.
• Responsible for all daily physical plant operations: performing rounds, documenting and maintaining all logs, ensuring physical plant equipment and systems function at all times.
• Responsible for completing assigned PM’s and documenting in the Computerized Maintenance System.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and center-related business.
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees.

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (G.E.D).
• 3 years of related experience.
• Must be alert, honest, and of good character.

• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to follow instruction to complete tasks.
• Ability to respond quickly, both physically and mentally as needed.
• Compliance with the attendance policy.
• Ability to function independently without constant supervision.

• Requires physical and mental stamina; prolonged walking and standing; carrying, pushing, pulling, squatting and stooping.
• Requires constant manual dexterity.
• Requires hearing and visual acuity.
• Can understand simple written and verbal instructions.
• Can solve simple problems.
• High exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment and chemicals. Hazards will be minimized by following standard precautions.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Category 1 - Occupational exposure

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care