Upkeep and maintain the Hospital facility and grounds. Duties include plumbing, carpentry, electrical, preventative maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

1. High school diploma or equivalent obtain GED within six (6) months of hire date.

2. Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

1. Electrical Journeyman licensure.

2. Master’s Electrician licensure.

3. HVAC Refrigerant licensure.

4. Carpentry licensure.

5. Plumbing licensure.

6.Trade school or community college course of study related to general facility maintenance.

EXPERIENCE :

1. Experience in all phases of general maintenance.

2. Experience in facilities maintenance in hospital setting

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs general maintenance work throughout the Hospital and grounds, (i.e. grass cutting, change light bulbs, unclog plumbing, etc.)

2. Assures all tools are clean and kept properly stored for future use and keep good inventory on all materials.

3. Maintains acceptable standards as related to dependability and work habits including body mechanics and sound safety procedures.

4. Exercises proper stewardship through the appropriate use of supplies, equipment, and personnel. Demonstrates good organizational and time management.

5. Follows hospital, state and federal guidelines for ensuring safe environment for workers, patients and public. Maintains compliance with hospital and departmental policies and Government Codes and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.

6. Ensures the facilities and equipment for department services is maintained to promote comfort, efficiency and safety for patients and staff.

7. Operates and cleans and maintains equipment per department & safety procedures.

8. Uses required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) safety equipment when in the department.

9. Exhibits a pleasant and cheerful demeanor when communicating with patients, professional staff and departmental employees.

Promotes the hospital image and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients / residents, visitors and the community to enhance the facility’s reputation as a health care center.

11. Remains current and responsive to changes in healthcare delivery, standards established by professional organizations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs of the organization.

12. Performs quality work and participates in hospital-wide Performance Improvement and Performance Improvement teams to improve processes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : 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.

1. Capable of climbing the height of all Maintenance Department ladders not to exceed 40 ft. in height. Also making essential repairs and clean vents, lights and windows for 7-8 hour shift.

2. Able to bend, stoop, reach and capable of normal rotation, and standing for a 7-8 hour shift. Able to lift fifty pounds from floor to a height of five feet and capable of moving all types of furniture, Equipment and machinery up to 400 ft. or more

3. Must meet Department of Labor’s Heavy Duty Standard. (Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to tolerate working with all types of cleaning solutions and Maintenance Department chemicals. Capable of working in heavy dust areas for 7-8 hour shifts.

Capable of working in and around 100 degree temperatures and very excessive noise areas.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Capable of operating all types of outside grounds equipment for 7-8 hour shift.

2. Capable of operating, setting up all types of in house maintenance tools and machinery for 7-8 hour shift. Capable of working all three shifts alone.

3. Capable of operating and driving all Hospital vehicles making runs from city to city for 7-8 hour shifts.

4. Knowledge in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.

Last updated : 2024-04-29