General Maintenance Worker jobs in Knoxville, TN

Position Summary:

Performs minor repairs to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, furnishing, medical gases and installations of minor equipment for nursing and staff office areas such as:

• General installation of pictures, office equipment and minor carpenter repairs.
• Patches and paints walls where damage is visible.
• Performs electrical repairs on lighting in patient rooms, switches, ballast, etc.
• Performs general plumbing repairs on sinks, commodes, showers, and drains.
• Removes, repairs, replaces, electric beds, chairs, recliners, hide-a-bed, etc..
• Responds to emergency calls, fire alarms, elevators, floods, code green, and power interruptions.
• Respond to hot and cold patient rooms, replace or repair valves, leaks, thermostats, etc.
• Performs monthly walk-thru assessment of assigned spaces.
• Preventative maintenance work order and The Joint Commission compliance related work orders are completed as assigned and on time.
• Assists with maintenance dispatch duties as needed during emergent situations and staffing shortages.

Position Qualification:

Education Required/Preferred (and/or)

High school diploma or GED.

Experience

1 - 3 years

Years of Experience can be related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Valid TN Driver's License