Facilities Tech (FT-2945)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Education:

o High school graduate or GED required.

• Experience:

o Technical training in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
o Minimum of five years of experience working in a hospital maintenance position preferred; minimum of three years required. Experience in maintenance in a Joint Commission Accredited facility is a plus.
o Knowledge and experience working with electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, welding, sprinkler systems, phone systems and generator required.
o Ability to perform heavy work required; ability to fulfill the job requirements safely and without injury to self or others.
o Basic computer skills required.
o Ability to function with minimal supervision.
o Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
o Knowledge of hospital/departmental emergency procedures for fire, safety, disaster, electrical safety, infection control, MSDS and hazardous/toxic materials.
o Effectively communicates both orally and in writing.
o Utilizes time management principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the assessment of and recommends repairs to all major building systems including HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
• Performs daily and monthly preventative maintenance.
• Maintains an accurate log book on all tasks performed on a daily basis.
• Investigates, documents and follows up on all incidents.
• Responds to all duress calls and alarms.
• Performs inspections for safety, security and fire hazards.
• Provides building and campus patrol, including parking control.
• Maintains department equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality of all security and facility information.
• Responds to hazardous material spills.
• Provides services not available from other facility departments and fulfills all requests from Administration.
• Responsible for enforcing policies and guidelines.
• Coordinates repairs with other staff and agencies to assure compliance with local codes, guidelines; informs supervisor of any problems.
• Responsible for meeting required standards established around the organization’s commitment to promote customer satisfaction, economics, productivity, innovation, people growth and organizational climate.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not limited to light fixtures, lamps and ballasts, switches and outlets, minor appliances, cords, fuses, using hand, power and specialty tools.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance to include but not limited to leaks in drains or faucets, unclogging drains, rebuilding defective faucets, hand valves, and flush valves.
• Performs minor painting, patching and carpentry work.
• Delivers medication to satellite locations utilizing company vehicle; utilizes proper techniques while handling the medication, as learned in documented training.
• Maintains department tools and equipment.
• Assists housekeeping with grounds maintenance, parking lot and walkway maintenance, and campus beautification as needed.
• Participates in call rotation for campus issues
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No supervisory responsibilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, physicians and the public. Ability to speak and understand English fluently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequently required to walk distances. May require climbing and working from ladders. May require bending and stooping. Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds. Fine and gross motor skills and manual dexterity to operate keyboard and other equipment. Possible standing for long periods of time, operating machinery and driving an OSS vehicle. Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposed to blood borne pathogens, anesthetic gases, sterilizers, electrical and mechanical hazards, confused or combative patients, bio-contaminated waste, and unpleasant elements. Subject to stressful situations, long or irregular hours.
Work is both indoors and outdoors and will have exposure to various weather conditions, possibly extreme. Exposed to dust and harsh chemicals.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

I fully understand the conditions set forth in this position description, and I am fully aware of the duties and responsibilities I am expected to perform.