Facilities-Maintenance Technician I-FT

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician

Reports to:

Director of Facilities

Department:

Facilities

Position type:

Full-time

Location:

1272 Garrison Dr.

Revised:

8/14/2020

Job Description

Overview:

Maintains buildings, grounds and equipment, as well as utilities and their use. Performs building maintenance tasks in one or more fields, (e.g. electrical; carpentry; plumbing; HVAC).

Responsibilities:

·         Installs all new equipment and systems as assigned.

·         Insures installation and operation complies with all manufacture’s specifications and with all applicable codes, regulations and the clinics safety policies.

·         Inspects and completes repairs as documented in the work order system on a daily basis.

·         Tests and inspects emergency generators and equipment.

·         Inspects water softener daily and adds salt as needed.

·         Inspects finishes throughout the clinic and makes repairs to ceiling tiles, floors, walls etc.

·         Contacts vendors for warranty compliance issues and receives proposals for all non-warranty projects.

·         Performs plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, replacing seals, washers, valves and other various plumbing parts.)

·         Performs Electrical maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of switches, outlets, lights, breakers, and circuit wiring).

·         Repairs and maintains HVAC equipment.

·         Performs painting, carpentry and masonry work.

·         Reconfigures, installs, & repositions office furniture.

·         Requisitions and Orders parts and maintain required documents.

·         Performs snow removal and salting on walkways, driveways and parking lots.

·         Performs minor maintenance on Medical equipment.

·         Adheres to infection control policy and procedures.

·         Assists outside contractors as needed.

·         Travels to alternate sites of care to perform maintenance.

·         Performs other work related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Requirements

·         High School diploma or equivalent. (Trade or vocational training preferred)

·         Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance, repair, tools, and safety.

Possesses a combination of experience, education, and/or training and can demonstrate the following skills and physical abilities.

·         Principles and practices of installing, operating, and repairing health care equipment and systems.

·         Ability to perform basic reading, writing and arithmetic.

·         Possesses good communication skills.

·         Work place safety.

·         Ability to work in multiple environments and weather conditions.

·         Operation and maintenance of various pumps, motors, valves, switches, and other equipment related to electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

·         Ability to use hand and power tools.

·         Operate a motor vehicle.

·         Ability to lift or carry up to 75 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently.

·         Ability to climb a ladder.

·         Ability to stand.

·         Ability to take after hours call in a rotation with coworkers.

Physical/Mental demands:

Prolonged walking or standing, repeated stooping, squatting, stretching, requiring full range of body movements. Requires eye and hand coordination in utilizing equipment and tools. Frequent lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

On-site work environment including outside work. Frequent exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards. Frequent exposure to dirty and unsanitary conditions. Evening and weekend work required.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.