Building Maintenance Technician

Summary

Coordinates and performs work assignments for heating and/or air conditioning system repairs, electrical repairs or modifications, plumbing, carpentry, and workstation installation. Typically functions as a Trades Generalist or Handyperson.

Coordinates and performs work assignments for heating and/or air conditioning system repairs, electrical repairs or modifications, plumbing, carpentry, and workstation installation. Typically functions as a Trades Generalist or Handyperson.

• Exhibits excellence in customer service through appropriate attitude and interaction with all patients, visitors and staff.
• Coordinates planning, scheduling, and implementation of activities to accomplish work in cooperation with other sections of department and/or other departments; coordinates preventive maintenance activities.
• Installs, maintains and repairs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and other plumbing fixtures; replaces washers, faucets and broken pipes.
• Ensures complete and proper logging of files, records and required cost computation of time spent, materials and supplies used for each completed requisition or work order.
• Checks and replaces broken electrical switches and makes other electrical repairs.
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using testing instruments such as ammeter, ohmmeter, and voltmeter, testing lamp or growler.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets and other simple elements of electrical systems.
• Fills nail holes, joints and cracks in walls with plaster or other filler; applies paints and other finishing coats to interior and exterior surfaces by means of brush, spray gun or roller.
• Patches drywall, plasters surfaces and applies texture using various techniques.
• Inspects and operates refrigeration, cooling, and air conditioning systems and equipment to ensure all function properly.
• Repairs or replaces windows, doors, ceiling and floor tile, and various wooden wall coverings.
• Installs new ventilation and exhaust ducts, fire dampers, exhaust fans, and transfer grills.
• Installs and moves workstations, case goods, and general office furniture in climate-controlled environments.
• Works both individually and on teams for installation and move projects.
• Securely load, unload, unbox, and assemble/disassemble products from a variety of manufacturers.
• Pneumatic tube station - weekly PMs and carrier count
• Participate in the evaluation of fire drills.
• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of building maintenance experience.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Ability to pass asbestos and respirator physical.

• Knowledge of building maintenance procedures and regulations and codes as it pertains to plumbing, electrical, structural, and carpentry repairs.
• Skill in installing panel systems and moveable walls.
• Skill in the operation of tools and applying building trade knowledge in a variety of building maintenance and construction areas.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to log activities and complete routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.