What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician III position at Norton Sound Health Corp?
Purpose of Position:
Provide skilled maintenance and complex repair work on the physical plant, hospital, campus grounds, and limited medical and non-medical equipment.
Maintenance Tech is equal to and provides the same function as the deffinition of “Maintence Engineer” as described in the NFPA and NSHC policies Procedures or Plans.
Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.
Essential Functions:
- Perform high level preventive and corrective maintenance on physical plant equipment such as HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing systems, high- and low-pressure oil-fired water and steam boilers, and water heating systems
- Test equipment using safety analyzer, volt meters, ohm meters, amp meters and special hand tools
- Inspect, calibrate, adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical and electrical controls, valves, gauges, timing devices and meters. Report equipment and structural problems beyond own skill level, needed equipment or supplies to immediate supervisor
- Provide installation and repair services on complex, major systems throughout the facility as indicated by appropriate logs and work orders
- Train and mentor junior-level engineers and technicians on complex preventive maintenance and repair work
- Lead must perform critical infrastructure tasks and fill in leadership functions when the Manager of Facilities is unavailable, and conduct training on semi and annual preventative maintenance for penthouse equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Personal Traits:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
Required Knowledge:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Job Specific knowledge is listed below:
- Knowledge of NFPA, plumbing, electrical , OSHA, etc. codes
- Familiarity with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.
Required Skills and Abilities:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure, and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:
- Self-starter and ability to work well independently
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivation to learn, volunteer and help others
- Ability to operate heavy equipment or machinery
Minimum Requirements
Maintenance Technician I (Grade 7)
- 1 year working in maintenance
- High School Diploma
- Valid AK Driver’s License
- One year Vocational/ Technical College preferred
Maintenance Technician II (Grade 8)
- All requirements of Maintenance Technician I
- 3 years experience
- Boiler Operator Certification or relevant training program
- Medgas 6005 Certification
- Backflow Certification
- HAZWOPER Certification
Maintenance Technician III (Grade 9)
- All requirements of Maintenance Technician II
- 5 years experience
- EPA 608 Certification
- Medgas 6040 Certification
Maintenance Technician Lead (Grade 10)
- All requirements of Maintenance Technician III
- 10 years experience
- 2 of these years experience with hospital-specific systems
Physical Requirements:
- Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
- Sit less than half the workday
- Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
- Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
- View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
- Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time
- Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds
- Push or pull using more than moderate force
- See and hear with normal acuity
Working Conditions:
- Work is conducted in an of office environment and in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances
- Work is sometimes in confined spaces and in areas of high noise and/or high/low temperatures
- Incumbent works with common chemicals and will be exposed to associated hazards typically found in maintenance shops
- Moderate travel is required (between 25% and 50% of the time)
- Travel is required via large aircraft
- Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft
- Work will be conducted outside in inclement weather conditions
I attest that I do not have any physical, mental, or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.
Affirmation of understanding of job duties:
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Printed Name of Incumbent
Signature of Incumbent Date
Approval of Job Description:
Signature of Hiring Director/Manager
Salary : $39 - $50
