Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

Installs, maintains and repairs equipment and performs maintenance and construction projects, in accordance with manufacturers specifications, hospital policy and all applicable codes. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance department. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, or equivalent, Trade School
• Five years experience in maintenance and plant operations, with emphasis in carpentry
• One to two years supervisory experience of other workers as required to complete various assignments
• Licensed Locksmith
• Extensive knowledge of at least two other trades (Electrical, Plumbing, and Refrigeration, Locksmithing)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics, this requirement will be essential in the installation, construction and repair of the systems that the Carpenter will be required to work on
• Must be in good physical condition as this position requires working as part of a construction department and walking, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment and tools is required.
• Thorough knowledge of construction, operation, & maintenance of systems associated with a Healthcare Facility
• Knowledge of Building, Life Safety, JCAHO, and I.D.P.H. Codes & requirements
• Schedules and coordinates testing, repair and training on Emergency Power Systems, Fire and Sprinkler System, and conducts and documents fire drills in accordance with Joint Commission requirements and reports Performance Indicators to the Environment of Care Committee.
• Must be in good physical condition as this position requires working as part of a construction department and walking, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment and tools is required.

JOB DUTIES (* denotes “essential function”)

Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. *

1. *Responsible for overseeing day-to-day assignments of Maintenance Worker and Painter for projects, construction, and repairs
2. *Maintains, installs, and repairs all locks, keys, and locked security systems throughout the facilities.
3. *Provides training to Maintenance Worker and Painter as it relates to the installation, repair, or construction for various parts of the building and building systems
4. *Operates, maintains, repairs & installs all equipment as assigned in accordance with guidelines, building codes and departmental policies
5. *Completes all preventive maintenance assigned within the guidelines of departmental policies.
6. *Insures that all construction and assigned maintenance is performed in accordance with Codes and requirements of the various agencies regulating Hospitals and Health Care Institutions
7. Ensures that Fire and Life Safety Systems are tested and documented in intervals required to meet CODE.
8. *Responds to all calls given in a timely manner by completing the request or communicating with the requestor conditions causing a delay
9. *Does material take-offs, ordering, and inventorying of supplies for daily needs and major projects.
10. *Keeps all assigned areas neat clean and in good repair at all times

Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.