Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Summary
The Maintenance Technician is under the direct supervision of the Support Services Director and his/her assistant. This position is responsible for performing general maintenance tasks of the hospital’s plumbing, electrical, medical gas, heating and air conditioning systems. He/she will also be responsible for performing maintenance work on the hospital grounds and its related equipment along with other hospital properties. Employees in this job classification will maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by utilizing available resources and their maintenance skills.
Major Responsibilities
Mechanical skills and Critical thinking – 60%
- Performs maintenance duties related to the hospital grounds, i.e. testing and repair of
sprinkler system, clean-up of driveways and entrances, etc.
- Capable of performing basic maintenance work in the areas of filter change outs, plumbing,
electrical, medical gas, HVAC, and painting with minimal supervision.
- Employs basic trouble shooting skills in order to isolate systems and equipment when
problems exist to warrant such action.
- Assists Unlicensed and Licensed Engineer positions in repair and maintenance tasks.
Communication – 20%
- Maintains effective communication with department management.
Safety and Team Building – 20%
- Helps develop an attitude for team building and cooperation within the facility and
department.
- Performs duties in a safe, functional and effective manner that reduces hazards and risks,
prevents accidents and injuries and maintains safe conditions by adhering to establish safety
standards.
- Maintains a safe, clean, secure environment for staff and customers as evident by Safety and
Infection Surveillance reports; analysis of Departmental Incident Reports; observations by
Administrative Team.
- Accepts on-call schedule and performs other duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Fire Card.
Preferred
- 1 - 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician in a hospital or hotel setting.
- Vocational/Technical School Training.