Position Summary:

Under the leadership of the Manager, Facilities Management, the General Maintenance Technician is an active member of the Facilities Management team that works to implement the department’s strategic vision, goals, philosophy and direction. The General Maintenance Technician inspects, repairs and calibrates new and current electrical and mechanical equipment and systems using test protocols and diagnostic or calibration equipment and manufacturers’ documentation and specifications. This position ensures the safe operation of electrical and mechanical equipment systems and circuits for staff use with patients, visitors and other personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:

Requires a high school diploma with an emphasis in vocational technical and shop training. Technical school training in general maintenance electrical repair, HVAC operation and/or maintenance is preferred.

• Experience:

Requires a level of experience normally acquired with a minimum of 2 – 4 years of progressively more responsible work, experience in maintenance/repair in a plant operations environment and with advance 3 to 5 years of plumbing experience.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires all appropriate manufacturers’ certifications, and may require state license for plumbing and electrical specialties. Requires a current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Motor Vehicle Report required upon hire and reviewed annually.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Repairs and services heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls, replaces filters and fluids as necessary.
• Performs routine electrical maintenance, replacement or alteration of circuit wiring, switches, control equipment and mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, alarms, communication equipment, etc.
• Performs general plumbing maintenance, welding and cutting and other general maintenance duties such as assembling extension cords, replacing fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes. Cleans and lubricates motors, cleans sinks and grease traps, replaces and re-packs valves and moves equipment and/or furniture.
• Performs preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment according to established procedures and manufacturer’s literature as applicable.
• Inspects, calibrates, adjusts, and repairs or replaces components as needed or according to established schedules and procedures and documents work performed on work order worksheets.
• Performs preventive maintenance visual inspections and uses the automated scheduling systems and manufacturer’s literature as applicable.
• Performs and documents scheduled inspections and electrical safety tests necessary to conform to code requirements.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the operating systems within CRHS’s physical plant:
  • Electrical generation systems, electrical power distribution switch gear systems, and electrical systems common to patient care residences.
  • Power heat generation systems and HVAC systems including boiler, fuel steam systems, condenser and coil systems and the auxiliary equipment for these systems.
  • Plumbing networks and systems.
  • Oxygen and medical air delivery systems, vacuum systems and steam sterilization systems.
• Performs and documents regularly scheduled preventive maintenance servicing of all plant operating equipment and systems using testing tools and equipment to ensure proper functioning and calibration within manufacturer specifications and according to established schedules.
• Minimizes potential hazards presented to patients during periods while equipment is directly in contact with them.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current developments in physical plant operations, TJC, EC, EM and LS standards, the National Fire Prevention Association Life Safety Code requirement criteria, , personnel and engineering safety codes and criteria, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with hospital staff, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.