Hospital Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs general, routine maintenance and servicing operations throughout the hospital plant and grounds as directed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains established department policies and procedures and quality assurance and safety objectives.  Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.  Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Has a good understanding of the Seven Environment of Care programs
• Repairs woodwork using carpentry tools.  Checks and replaces broken electrical switches and makes other electrical repairs. 
• Performs repairs and replacement of parts and equipment.  Ensures proper care in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Performs minor repairs on electrical equipment, machinery, building and facilities; including painting, plastering, carpentry, plumbing and electrical power.
• Prepares paint and applies to various structures as requested.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections as required.
• Keeps work place, tools, and equipment orderly, clean, and safe.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department and facilities equipment and supplies.
• Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• General maintenance/construction experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak, hear, and read English
• Ability to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape
• Ability to tolerate vibration from use of hand held tools
• Lift up to 100# from floor to 10"(Rare)                                                   
• Stand (Constant)
• Lift up to 50# from floor to 36"(Frequent)                                            
• Ladder climb/vertical ladder climb(Occasional)
• Overhead reach with 20#(Frequent)                                                      
• Elevated work(Occasional)
• Sustained Forward bending during kneeling (Occasional)             
• Sit (Occasional)
• Walking up to .25 mile(Frequent)                                                            
• Sustained squat(Occasional)
• Push/Pull up to 100# at 36"(Frequent)                                                  
• Repetitive squat(Occasional)
• Full body range of motion(Constant)                                                     
• Kneeling(Occasional)
• Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 75#(Constant)                
• Crawling (Occasional)
• Balance (Continuous) in walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc.                                

• Balance(Constant) In walking, standing, carrying, and moving equipment