General Maintenance

Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs maintenance service or repairs which can involve any of the following: plumbing, carpentry, service of machinery, electrical repairs or installations, painting, and plastering. Applies mastery of skills in adapting procedures, techniques, tolls, material and/or equipment to accomplish tasks.

Essential Job Functions

Responds to emergency calls and makes appropriate repairs.
Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and maintains appropriate documentation per department procedure.
Orders parts and repairs equipment as needed, reports serious issues to Department Manager.
Ensures the inspection and electrical safety tests of equipment are maintained according to code requirements.
Follows department protocol for each job assigned.
Follows all department safety policies and ensures regulatory compliance.
Participates in department meetings and in-services as necessary

Job Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

Three years direct maintenance experience preferably in health care related equipment

Licenses/Certifications:

N/A

Abilities Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to crawl into tight places, work short periods of time in limited light and other adverse conditions in the event of power failure.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and walk long distances without assistance
Ability to climb a ladder

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

Outside environmental conditions – Fumes, dusts, mists, or gases may affect the respiratory system or the skin
Intermittent noise to cause marked distraction or difficulty hearing other sounds
Hazards – proximity to moving mechanical parts; electrical current; flammable, explosive gases Infectious Material Exposure:
Ability to stand and walk 90% of the day
Ability to climb, bend and stoop frequently
Frequent lifting over 50 pounds

Infectious Material Exposure:

No routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues