Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Maintenance Staff

The Maintenance Staff assists the Director Plant Ops to ensure maintenance of facility/hospital physical plant operations and equipment are being maintained and inspected as required.

The role requires a working knowledge of maintenance principles, theories, and operations. Knowledge of basic hand and power tools. Good oral and written communications skills – including reading and writing skills at a high school graduate level. Ability to work with peers in a team situation. Individuals may not perform all these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here:

• Troubleshoots and repairs a broad variety of hospital equipment and systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on hospital equipment and systems.
• Operates a broad variety of hospital equipment and systems.
• Performs construction tasks to prepare the hospital for furnishings, equipment, and systems.
• Responsible for maintaining parts and material inventory to ensure maintenance and repair functions can be completed.
• Pursues educational improvements and provides training on procedures, equipment, and system operations.
• Serves as a maintenance resource to monitor hospital equipment and systems' operation status and condition.
• Works to ensure the department provides high-quality, cost-effective maintenance support for the hospital.
• Responds to customers' comments or informal complaints about hospital systems or operations and has a recommendation to the supervisor within 24 hours.
• Maintains and completes maintenance journals, logs, and time sheets daily.
• Performs air balance, water, steam, refrigerant, and temperature control measurements/adjustments on systems to achieve optimum performance. Measures air velocity, pressure, flow, and temperature.

Demonstrated skills in one of the following areas and some working knowledge of the remaining required:

• HVAC equipment
• Heating hot water system
• Electrical and power distribution
• Refrigeration equipment
• Construction methods
• Plumbing
• Mechanical maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and writing diagrams
• Working knowledge of maintenance principles, theories, and operations
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Good oral and written communication, including reading and writing skills, a high school graduate level
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation

Education:

Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years related building maintenance experience with emphasis on maintenance, repair, and semi-skilled craftsman of various building trades, including plumbing, electrical, and painting.

Must be knowledgeable of building codes, licensing standards, DNV, and ADA guidelines.

Licensure/Certification:

None required

Basic computer skills required