Maintenance Specialist

SUMMARY:

Performs a wide range of facilities services tasks including non-technical maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning facilities and equipment, at a level not requiring formal licensure. May be required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as a light equipment operator, carpenter, painter, and/or locksmith.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Unrestricted valid driver’s license. Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

$19.00 - $24.00 DOE.

Employees are eligible for up to $520 on the quarterly bonus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to lift various objects routinely between 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to various hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to repair and maintain appliances and heating and cooling equipment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to travel between FHS facilities as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge of one or more building trades.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Records maintenance skills.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

1. Monitors, maintains, and performs standard repairs to building electrical facilities and systems, such as tubes, fixtures, switches, photo cells, and outlets; assists with non-technical repairs as appropriate.

2. Monitors performance of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for the facility; performs standard repair/replacement of components, as appropriate, and non-technical maintenance tasks such as cleaning of heating and cooling fan coil units and adjustment of system controls.

3. Monitors and performs non-technical maintenance of plumbing systems, to include standard repair of leaking fixtures, cleaning obstructed waste lines, installing water coolers, and/or performing non-technical modifications to plumbing and water supply systems; assists licensed plumbers, as appropriate.

4. Performs carpentry maintenance tasks including routine sheetrock/drywall installation and/or repair, window repair, cabinet and countertop repair, painting and texturing, and door and hardware installation; paints interior and exterior finishes, as appropriate.

5. May perform general maintenance, landscaping, custodial, and trash removal tasks.

6. May repair kitchen equipment.

7. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

8. Documents facilities maintenance requirements; maintains appropriate records of work performed.

9. Performs snow removal, as required.

10. Assists in driving, set-up, and maintenance of Mobile Medical/Dental Unit (MDU).

11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY:

Family Health Services enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, participating in emergency response tasks as requested, and serving on safety committees and teams as requested. In addition, employees must accept the responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions, promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, and providing feedback to supervisors and management on all safety issues.

COMPLIANCE (MEDICARE):

Family Health Services is committed to the very highest standards of ethics and integrity. It is our policy to properly determine the accuracy of reporting and billing our services in accordance with the rules, laws and regulations of FHS, the state government, and the federal government. FHS employees will do their part to ensure accurate documenting and billing practices, participate in compliance trainings and will identify and report any concerns or activities that may violate these standards.

Each employee will be trained on the FHS Medicare Compliance Plan and the Standards of Conduct and asked to sign a Conflict of Interest Statement at hire and annually thereafter. A copy of the Medicare Compliance Plan and the FHS Standards of Conduct are available on the FHS home page under the Compliance tab.

PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH):

Family Health Services is committed to providing our patients with the highest standards of care by becoming recognized as patient centered medical home. FHS staff is expected to participate in this process by being an active and willing PCMH team member. Specific duties and expectations may vary and will be identified by position and site.

PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE:

Employee must read and understand the general and specific operational, safety, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.