Facilities: Lead Specialist

STATUS
:
Fulltime

LOCATION
:
Potsdamn Hospital - 50 Leroy Street Potsdam, NY 13676

DEPARTMENT
:
Facilities

SCHEDULE
: M-F 7am-3pm, On call weekend requirement 10am-630pm roughly every 9 weeks

Coordinates, schedules, installs, maintains, repairs and oversees all mechanical related work. Work involves performance of skilled mechanical tasks in maintaining, repairing, and servicing a variety of mechanical equipment. Routine maintenance, service, and repair work are performed independently with minimal direction. Provide direction and training for other facilities staff as needed to accomplish electrical tasks.

• Attention to detail
• Ability to provide mentorship to entry level staff

• Plan, coordinate, schedule and oversee mechanical related work tasks.
• Coordinate assistance from contractors to maintain buildings as needed.
• Performs and coordinates security functions for assigned buildings as needed to maintain safe and secure sites.
• Perform all facets of mechanical tasks from minor (construction, wall, flooring, ceiling repairs, Door repairs, mounting of equipment to building surfaces, makes minor adjustments/repairs to HVAC systems, electrical lighting and outlet installations/services, plumbing faucet/fixture repairs, drain maintenance, patient care equipment maintenance) to more complex tasks such as (Pneumatic tube system maintenance/repair, medical gas system maintenance/repair, auto door maintenance/repair, bed maintenance/repair).
• Has the ability to layout special mechanical system projects and make necessary upgrades to mechanical distribution equipment/systems as necessary to complete scheduled tasks.
• Provides troubleshooting support for all other trade fields as needed for their successful completion of work assignments.
• Has the knowledge and ability to operate specialized tools and equipment such as power drills, saws, mechanical sockets/wrenches, meters, test gauge & analyzers equipment, welding equipment and other related tools and equipment necessary to effectively troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems.
• Has the knowledge and ability to read, interpret and utilize plans, schematic drawings, line diagrams, specifications and work orders to determine work requirements and actions needed to successfully complete electrical related tasks.
• Has the knowledge and ability to interpret codes such as NFPA and other regulations related to the mechanical field to make effective decisions that result in compliant task outcomes.
• Utilizes advanced mechanical skills and knowledge to train other staff in accomplishing successful mechanical tasks.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance for essential mechanical equipment/systems to maintain them in proper working condition.
• Assist department leadership in managing contractor work activities.
• May direct operations staff when necessary per leadership.
• Assist leadership in coordinating utility/equipment shutdowns as necessary to complete tasks/projects.
• Ensures that all contractor staff follows codes and our health system policies and procedures on a fair and consistent basis.
• Monitor and document contractors work activities / or service to ensure specifications are met.
• Prioritizes, schedules, and follows up on all assigned projects.
• Coordinate and communicates task schedules and projected costs with the customer.
• Develop task specifications and update preventative/predictive maintenance procedures whenever new equipment is purchased or changes are made to current equipment or systems.
• Implements risk assessments, ICRA and PICRA safety plans, lockout tag-out, confined space, MSDS and all other regulatory programs to assure that staff is in compliance with all regulatory requirements such as JCAHO, State, OSHA, NEC, SOC, etc.
• Report all unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor.
• Documents all work performed and all training received (or given).
• Communicates with all departmental / interdepartmental staff as required.
• Attends meetings and in-services as scheduled.
• Keeps all logs current. Maintains expense budgets within pre-established guidelines.
• Requisition s supplies and materials by following purchasing and department specific procedures.
• Keep records of work and makes reports.
• Performs prevention maintenance work as required.

• 5 years’ experience of mechanical experience required or experience as a Supervisor of Facilities in a Healthcare setting.

• ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Certification
• Asbestos Certification for (Operations & Maintenance)

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education…