What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at The University of Kansas Health System?
Position Title
Maintenance Technician
Great Bend Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest
Under the direct supervision of a Maintenance Manager, the maintenance engineer performs general, routine maintenance and servicing operations to maintain the hospital buildings, grounds, and equipment. Responsible for designated portion of these buildings including assigned preventive maintenance and daily non-scheduled work requests.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
Full time
Job Requisition ID
R-54762
Important Information For You To Know As You Apply
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Maintenance Technician
Great Bend Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest
Under the direct supervision of a Maintenance Manager, the maintenance engineer performs general, routine maintenance and servicing operations to maintain the hospital buildings, grounds, and equipment. Responsible for designated portion of these buildings including assigned preventive maintenance and daily non-scheduled work requests.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
- Communicates with client and other facility occupants to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Reviews all work and assures performance in accordance with established customer expectations as well as health system standards.
- Perform maintenance and repair work on Hospital plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration facilities and equipment; assume independent responsibility for the overall maintenance of assigned Hospital facilities during second and third shifts, weekends and holidays
- Respond to Hospital emergency maintenance calls after normal shop hours and on Weekends and holidays; perform necessary repair work, which may include temporary repairs sufficient to secure the systems and facilities until permanent repairs are feasible; notify appropriate personnel if further action is required; log all calls received and document action taken.
- Conduct periodic inspections of designated buildings and equipment; when necessary, repair and perform preventive maintenance on general building facilities and electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and communication systems.
- Respond immediately to fire alarm systems; disengage electrical, water, or gas systems to protect building occupants and property; assist Hospital staff in removing patients, personnel or equipment as needed.
- Assist with major repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, HVAC, and refrigeration equipment as needed.
- Advise management of general condition of facilities and equipment and any unusual problems or concerns that may arise; make recommendations for facilities improvements or upgrades.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of maintenance and repair records in CMMS to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
- High School Graduate
- 3 or more years of related experience and/or training.
- 3 or more years of work knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing and heating systems, sanitation, electric systems, and fire and safety regulations.
- Associates Degree of an accredited trade school or combination of education and experience.
- Driving Requirements: Because the incumbent may receive an auto allowance, be reimbursed for mileage, or drive a company vehicle, they must meet the following driving requirements: A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record and must be insurable through the medical center's insurance carrier. If driving a personal vehicle for business: Must have access to a well-maintained vehicle with an up-to-date registration with the local Department of Motor Vehicles. Both the incumbent and the vehicle must be currently covered on a personal insurance policy.
- Certification/licensure in electrical, plumbing, high pressure boilers, and/or refrigeration.
- Skill in the use of tools and equipment.
- Cross-trained in building trades.
Full time
Job Requisition ID
R-54762
Important Information For You To Know As You Apply
- The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
- The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
- Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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