Carpenter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Carpenter with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

With minimal supervision, monitors, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical systems contained within the Central Energy Plant such as steam and comfort boilers, generators, chillers, electrical breakers, medical gas, water filtration systems, etc. to ensure all are maintained in proper working condition. Performs daily inspection and adjustment of fittings such as valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, pumps, energy management systems, tube systems, etc.

• Applies the engineering practices throughout the NCMC campus., including repairs and maintenance of all utility systems
• Effectively identify predictable problems and plans assigned tasks as needed
• Performs and assess equipment problems and initiates repairs
• Evaluates repair procedures and makes necessary recommendations to the facility supervisor
• Communicates the status of the repairs to appropriate Supervisor, and Director as needed
• Completes all related work assignments in a timely manner
• Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency
• Priorities and plans all work steps to ensure success; considers time, supplies and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plans and completing duties
• Provides pertinent shift report to the relieving shift operator and other maintenance staff as needed
• Assures appropriate follow-ups for all incomplete repairs and notifies the effected department of the status of the repairs and the anticipated date of parts arrival and the anticipated completion date.
• Consider all available options and make appropriate decisions
• Assists in the containment of hospital costs through appropriate use of supplies, and conservation of supplies
• Assists in the evaluation damaged equipment during disasters and communicates with others on engineering team
• Communicates pertinent information regarding recovery and assist with planning needs. Reports the status to the appropriate Supervisor, Director, or administrative staff
• Assist with the coordination of emergency services as required by Supervisor, or Director
• Responds to web requests and calls according to department standards
• Updates work order program as needed per job duties
• Evaluates materials for cost effectiveness and reviews findings with Director and/or Manager
• Evaluate workmanship and products used for in-house special projects, outside general contractors and all others pertaining to discipline
• Participates in and responses to all Hospital emergencies, including, but not limited to fire, bomb threads, disaster codes, security codes, and all other emergencies as required the department supervisor and director
• Ensure all assigned tasks are completed according to policy and procedure.

• Vocational School Graduate, or Work Experience in lieu of Degree

No Travel Required

4 years experience Required Years of Experience

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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