Maintenance Technician

POSITION TITLE:   Maintenance Technician

REPORTS TO (TITLE):  Director of Plant Operations

PAY SCALE: $21.00 - $25.13

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of the buildings does not deteriorate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs and maintains Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
• General repair and grounds maintenance.
• Basic plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Special functions including facility cleaning.
• Alarms and codes.
• Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
• Performs related duties, as requested.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Knowledge and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of basic systems (Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Boilers, and Pool Equipment).
• Demonstrated knowledge of all around interior construction, smooth drywall, plumbing, electrical, lights, doors, and hardware).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Health care industry preferred.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, or obtained during initial orientation period.
• Handle with Care (HWC) certification, or obtained during initial orientation period.

Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following: 

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.        
• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time. 
• Communicate effectively in person, or via telephone, in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population. 
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: See details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side. 
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis and 100 pounds occasionally.

The work is subject to:                                                                                                                                                          

• Both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.                                                         
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.               
• Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, or gases.
• Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.