Maintence Technician

Position Summary 

The Maintenance Technician is under the direct supervision of the Support Services Director and his/her assistant. This position is responsible for performing general maintenance tasks of the hospital’s plumbing, electrical, medical gas, heating and air conditioning systems. He/she will also be responsible for performing maintenance work on the hospital grounds and its related equipment along with other hospital properties. Employees in this job classification will maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by utilizing available resources and their maintenance skills.

Major Responsibilities

Mechanical skills and Critical thinking – 60%

• Performs maintenance duties related to the hospital grounds, i.e. testing and repair of

      sprinkler system, clean-up of driveways and entrances, etc.

• Capable of performing basic maintenance work in the areas of filter change outs, plumbing,

      electrical, medical gas, HVAC, and painting with minimal supervision.

• Employs basic trouble shooting skills in order to isolate systems and equipment when

      problems exist to warrant such action.

• Assists Unlicensed and Licensed Engineer positions in repair and maintenance tasks.

Communication – 20%

• Maintains effective communication with department management.

Safety and Team Building – 20%

• Helps develop an attitude for team building and cooperation within the facility and

      department.

• Performs duties in a safe, functional and effective manner that reduces hazards and risks,

prevents accidents and injuries and maintains safe conditions by adhering to establish safety

standards.

• Maintains a safe, clean, secure environment for staff and customers as evident by Safety and

      Infection Surveillance reports; analysis of Departmental Incident Reports; observations by

      Administrative Team.

• Accepts on-call schedule and performs other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Fire Card.

Preferred

• 1 - 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician in a hospital or hotel setting.


• Vocational/Technical School Training.