General Maintenance Technician

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

Position is responsible for the safe and efficient repairs to the hospital campus. He/she maintains and repairs the building and equipment through work order requests and preventative maintenance tasks, maintains hospital facility systems in good working order, as well as ensures assembly and repair of non-clinical hospital campus equipment, kitchen equipment, and heating and air conditioning equipment and fixtures.

INTERACTION

Primarily interacts with: administration, employees, and vendors. Secondarily interacts with: Physicians, patients, visitors and volunteers.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Ensure code logs, pest control logs, courier logs, door and lock logs, and incident reports are maintained.
• Address work order requests within 1 business day; communicate delays to requesting individual.
• Ensure that patient rooms, office, outdoor and other areas remain orderly, and will also conduct inspections of the facility, and recommend repairs and upgrades to Director, when needed.
• Change air handler filters and clean coils to maintain peak operating conditions.
• Check fluid levels and inspect company vehicles to maintain proper upkeep.
• Inspect boilers and hot water heaters and keep surrounding areas clean and free of debris.
• Empty waste receptacles as needed.
• Remove all refuge from grounds and parking lots to include emptying butt containers.
• Inspect all fire suppression systems monthly as required by life safety code.
• Repair a/c units.
• Maintain plumbing fixtures, water supply lines, and drain lines when necessary.
• Repair minor leaks to roofs.
• Maintain lawn to include maintain and repair sprinkler system.
• Lube bearings, check belts, wash and clean equipment, drain air tanks, rotate tires on company vehicles, and ensure campus buildings and grounds and facilities are presentable and in working order.
• Provide exemplary customer service, internally and externally.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.
• Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
• Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

ABILITY TO USE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES: Computer, copier, telephone, facsimile machine, calculator, printer, hand tools, power tools, micrometer, calipers, data/telephone tools, electric test equipment, hydronic test equipment, pneumatic tools and equipment, air flow test and calibration, and TV cabling.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certification in mechanical/construction/electrical/plumbing trade preferred.
• Valid driver license with minimum insurance limits

Experience:

• One year construction/mechanical experience required.
• Hospital setting experience preferred.

Personal Job-Related Skills / Abilities:

• Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.
• Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office and email.
• Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.
• Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.
• Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Physical:

Activity Up to %

• Walking: 80
• Squatting: 20
• Standing: 50
• Pulling: 20
• Kneeling: 20
• Reaching: 20
• Sitting: 30
• Lifting up to 100 lbs: 20
• Pushing: 20
• Wrist/Finger Movements: 90
• Bending: 20
• Climbing: 20

Mental:

• Stress Level Low

Individual position core competencies:

• Quality
• Service Excellence
• Compassion
• Professionalism
• Fiscal Responsibility

Continuing/Annual Education and Training:

• As needed to maintain certification/ licensure of position.
• Falling Star Program
• Safety Storm Program

Required education within first 60 days (if incumbent is from outside organization):

* Graham Regional Medical Center Orientation

* Department Orientation

* Departmental/Infection Control Meetings

* In-services as offered by GRMC

SUPERVISION

Employees Supervised: __No__

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Each category is grouped under a percentage rating based on the frequency the condition is expected to occur.

Frequency of Condition 1-33% 34-66% 67%+

1-33%

• Extreme Heat
• Extreme Cold
• Extreme Swings in Temperature
• Dust/Mite Hazards
• Toxic Waste Hazards
• Radiation Hazards

34-66%

• Extreme Noise
• Working Outdoors
• Working Indoors
• Mechanical Hazards
• Electrical Hazards
• Explosive Hazards
• Fume/Odor Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Wet Hazards
• Heights

OSHA Classification:

Identify with a check the OSHA Job Category that describes this job. The intent is to enhance worker protection by identifying any risk in the performance of routine and reasonably anticipated job-related functions.

__X__ Category II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The employee will demonstrate continuous commitment to the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment that is compliant with applicable regulatory agency requirements. The employee will follow established infection control procedures.

The employee will ensure the effective and safe use of all equipment used in his/her activities, if applicable.

The competence of the employee in performing his/her job duties is evaluated during orientation to his/her position and will be demonstrated, maintained, and improved on an ongoing basis.

The employee shall abide by the requirements set forth in the Code of Conduct and report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct.

The statements contained in this position description reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company or employee may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.