Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Position Description:

The Maintenance Technician with direction from the maintenance supervisor, you will perform duties throughout the facility and properties to maintain a clean and fully functional environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure all outside walkways are clear of debris, snow and ice.
• Maintains all facility roadways/drives.
• Maintains stock levels of materials and parts within budgetary constraints.
• Ensures work sites are left clean and tools and equipment are returned to storage.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
• Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisition repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• As required, assists in maintaining electrical wiring and emergency generator systems.  Inspects and tests equipment/systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties to all physical structures of facility and complies with all building safety codes.  This is to include facility equipment and associated controls.
• Assists in replacing, installing, repairing and testing electrical circuits, equipment, appliances and lighting systems as required.
• Maintains routine records of all inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, removing trash or scrap material).
• Reads blueprints, interprets instructions and prepares specifications.
• A working knowledge of fire alarm and signal systems. 
• Orients new staff members to Fire/Safety/alarm and signal systems.
• A thorough knowledge of how to use and maintain plant tools and equipment. Responsible for the upkeep of facility grounds.  Ensure landscaping is uniform with a satisfactory appearance.
• Possesses vast knowledge of turf management, irrigation systems and maintenance, herbicides/pesticides.
• Follows established schedules for trimming/pruning, fertilizing, mowing the lawn, planting, etc.
• Operates all equipment/tools correctly and safely. Follows all safety regulations: wears safety apparel when working, i.e., safety glasses, appropriate shoes.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment/tools; maintenance is documented. Other duties as assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by MH.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Working irregular hours including after hours

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three to six (3-6) months’ related experience and/or training in grounds maintenance and facility maintenance

Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or willingness to obtain after employment.

NON-DESCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of McKenzie Health not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.