General Maintenance Worker

Summary: The General Maintenance Worker will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems. The General Maintenance worker will also perform all necessary lawn maintenance.

Essential Functions:
A: Job Specific
•Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
•Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
•Plans repair work using buildings blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
•Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
•Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
•Assists with upkeep of the facilities.
•Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
•Performs lawn maintenance, including mowing, weed-eating, edging, and trimming of trees and hedges.
•Performs irrigation systems checks and repairs.
•Sets irrigation schedules according to plant operations preferences.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
•Prolonged periods standing and walking.
•Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
•Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
•Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods outdoors.

B: Company Specific
•Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
•Complete annual education requirements.
•Always maintain patient confidentiality.
•Report to work on time and as scheduled.
•Wear identification while on duty.
•Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
•Always represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
•Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
•Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
•Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
•Attend regular in-services, where required.
•Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in FHMC Code of Conduct, FHMC policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.
•Employee must maintain a courteous and respectful attitude toward fellow employees, staff, contractors, vendors and the public at all times. Employee must avoid loud, profane, or unprofessional language at all times during the performance of duties. It is immediate grounds for termination if Employee engages in misconduct or is incompetent or negligent in the proper performance of duties or is disorderly, dishonest, intoxicated, or discourteous.

DISCLAIMER:
This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.

Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses/Certification: None.
Experience: Related experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior plant operations workers.
•Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
•Must possess a reliable personally operated vehicle to travel from facility to facility and for supply rubs.
•Ability to climb ladders.
•Excellent organizational and time management skills.