Maintenance Technician

Required Education:

High school or equivalent. Must be able to follow complex instructions.

Position Summary:

Performs general, routine maintenance and servicing operations throughout the hospital and clinic properties as directed.

Essential Function:

1. Maintains established departmental procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, environmental and infection control standards, and hospital policies including compliance policies.
2. Performs repairs on building structures and equipment throughout the facilities.  Such work includes painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.
3. Performs required Preventative Maintenance as assigned.
4. Ensures the safety of all patients, visitors, and staff within the facilities and grounds
5. Maintains orderly, clean and safe work areas.
6. Ensures proper care in the use of equipment and supplies.
7. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
8. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to other sites as needed.
9. Ensures that patient information is treated as confidential information.  Adheres to the policies and procedures regarding HIPAA Guidelines.
10. Takes call according to the On-Call schedule.
11. Satisfactorily qualifies for the position through an Iowa Criminal History/Dependent Adult Abuse check within the limits of applicable laws.

Additional Job Requirements:

1. Participates in educational programs.
2. Attends meetings as required.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Soft Skill Requirement:

1. Possess good oral and written communication skills
2. Demonstrates the ability to work well in a team environment
3. Must be self-motivated and capable of working alone
4. Must adapt to changing priorities
5. Strong problem solving and analytical thinking
6. Must practice good decision making
7. Must be able to think outside the box and be innovative
8. Must have a strong work ethic capable of managing time wisely

Hard Skill Requirement:

1. Building repairs
2. Electrical troubleshooting and repair
3. Plumbing troubleshooting and repair
4. HVAC-R troubleshooting and repair
5. Equipment maintenance
6. Finishing/Refinishing Floors
7. Grounds maintenance
8. Strong Mechanical aptitude
9. Refurbishing

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Working Conditions: 

Frequently working in wet, humid conditions and occasionally in extreme cold or heat. Frequently outdoors and near moving machinery. Occasionally near vibrations. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.

Required PPE:

• Eye protection
• Face protection
• Mask
• Gloves
• Ear plugs

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and all affiliated organizations is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.