What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital?
Purpose Statement
Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work.
Essential Functions
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Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work.
Essential Functions
- Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.
- Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
- Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
- Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
- Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
- Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinishe furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.
- Must be able to climb a ladder.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
- Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.
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