What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Maintenance Worker position at Down East Community Hospital?
Description
JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Performs daily inspections and maintenance of all plumbing, electrical and heating equipment and general maintenance of the building and grounds.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Completes work orders, preventative maintenance, and repairs as assigned in an efficient manner
- Completes log sheets, report sheets, test certificates and any other required paperwork as requested
- Uses work order electronic systems as requested
- Must be willing to travel within Washington county to work at organizations job sites.
- Utilizes hospital owned work vehicle in a responsible and safe manner
- Communicates non-routine items/issues to the Maintenance Manager
- Maintains tools by keeping clean and in working order
- Ensures safety protocols are followed while performing work
- Organizes daily work patterns around identified demands and priorities
- Maintains workshop and storage areas in a clean and tidy condition
- Maintains compliance with all OSHA and Hospital Safety Policies
- Provides high level of customer service to all departments and staff
- Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands
- Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
- Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
- Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department
*DECH is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must obtain a State Boiler Operator license within 1 year
- high school graduate, trade school graduate or equivalent
- Knowledge of general maintenance techniques and maintenance type of equipment
- Ability to assess and diagnose faults on complex buildings and equipment
- Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry is preferred
- Ability to routinely use maintenance products and solutions
- Must be able to follow instructions both written and verbal
- Adapts well to sudden changes
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to respond when on-call, arriving at the hospital no later than 30 minutes from the time the call was received
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Moderate: Occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds independently. Occasionally pushes/pulls 100 pounds. Stands or walks often. Work environment is an indoor/outdoor type position. Manager may ask to perform tasks that require times of extreme cold or extreme hot conditions. An example would be shoveling snow in the winter or working in the boiler room in the summer. Ability to climb ladder and to perform tasks up to ceiling height and perform duties on the roof. The safety of all DECH employees is first and foremost so conditions will be monitored, and relief will be provided.
EXPOSURE RISK
Exposure Category I: Employee at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
- Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.
- Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes.
- Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager.
COMPLIANCE
- Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
- Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of Down East Community.
- Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of Down East Community.
- Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer.
- Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.
