Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Description

The Maintenance Worker performs routine and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and general facility support throughout the hospital, medical clinics, and associated properties. Under the direction of the Facilities Lead and/or Maintenance Mechanic – Journey Level, this position assists in maintaining buildings, physical plant systems, equipment, utilities, grounds, and facility infrastructure in a safe, clean, functional, and reliable condition. The Maintenance Worker performs basic maintenance activities involving building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, equipment, and general facility repairs within the employee's training, demonstrated competency, and authorized scope of work.

The Maintenance Worker is expected to develop progressively greater knowledge and skills in hospital facility maintenance. The Maintenance Worker is responsible for recognizing conditions that exceed their training or competency and promptly notifying the Maintenance Mechanic or Facilities Lead.

• Perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the hospital, clinics, and associated facilities.
• Responds to assigned work orders and completes routine maintenance requests within established priorities and time frames.
• Performs basic repairs to doors, locks, hardware, walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets, furniture, fixtures, and other building components.
• Performs basic plumbing maintenance and repairs within the scope of training and authorization.
• Performs basic electrical maintenance and repairs within the scope of training, authorization, and applicable codes.
• Performs basic mechanical maintenance and adjustments to facility equipment.
• Performs basic HVAC maintenance activities, including filter replacement, cleaning, inspection, and other assigned tasks.
• Performs painting, patching, caulking, drywall repair, flooring repair, ceiling repair, and other general building maintenance.
• Assists with installation, relocation, assembly, and adjustment of facility equipment, fixtures, and furnishings.
• Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, carts, and maintenance equipment safely.
• Maintains tools and equipment in clean and serviceable condition.

• Performs assigned preventive maintenance inspections and tasks according to established schedules and procedures.
• Changes filters, belts, lamps, batteries, and other routine maintenance components as assigned.
• Performs visual inspections of equipment and facility systems for signs of wear, damage, leaks, abnormal operation, or other deficiencies.
• Reports equipment deficiencies and potential failures to the Maintenance Mechanic or Facilities Lead.
• Assists Maintenance Mechanics with scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Completes required documentation for preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and corrective actions.
• Follows manufacturer specifications, departmental procedures, and established preventive maintenance practices.

• Supports the hospital's physical environment by maintaining assigned areas, equipment, and facility systems in a safe and functional condition.
• Identifies and promptly reports safety hazards, physical plant deficiencies, utility concerns, equipment failures, fire/life-safety concerns, and other conditions that may affect patient, visitor, or employee safety.
• Assists with Physical Environment inspections and corrective actions as assigned.
• Maintains awareness of the impact of facility systems and maintenance activities on patient care and hospital operations.
• Maintains work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Follows hospital procedures related to hazardous materials, waste, spills, and other environmental hazards.

• Performs maintenance activities in patient care areas, clinical departments, administrative areas, common areas, and medical clinics.
• Uses appropriate infection prevention practices when performing work in patient care or clinical areas.
• Use barriers, signage, containment, and other protective measures when required.
• Minimizes disruption to patient care and hospital operations while performing assigned work.
• Communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff as necessary regarding maintenance activities.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality while working in occupied areas.