General Maintenance Technician

Job Title

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.

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:

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.

Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

__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