Building Maintenance Tech - Full-Time Nights

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance and repairs under the direction of the Director of Facilities. The role requires completing preventive and daily maintenance logs, rounds, and timely communication of issues to supervision.

The position supports day, evening, night, and weekend shifts with emphasis on safety and patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or a combination of education and work experience.
• A minimum of 1 year experience mechanical equipment repair, troubleshooting and maintaining building systems.
• Trade School or on the job training with a recognized service organization to include HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Boiler, Steam and Central Plant Operations in lieu of experience.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a hospital setting is highly preferred.
• Special Skills/Knowledge: Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Learning/Adaptability skills. Common knowledge of methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance duties to all physical structures of hospital.
• Documents accurate data of all inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Maintains and completes Preventative Maintenance and Daily Work Logs.
• Performs comprehensive daily rounds as assigned, reporting any issues to Director of Facilities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning/Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade School or on-the-job HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing/Boiler training

2 years hospital experience preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Building Maintenance Technician position reports to the Director of Facilities. This position performs general maintenance duties/repairs as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance duties to all physical structures of hospital. Complies with all hospital building codes, this is to include facility equipment and associated controls.
• Documents accurate data of all inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Maintains and completes Preventative Maintenance and Daily Work Logs.
• Performs comprehensive daily rounds as assigned, reporting any issues to Director of Facilities.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled and ensure that there is no incidental overtime. Ensures that any overtime is authorized and properly documented.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times according to current HIPAA laws.
• Works day, evening, night and weekend shifts as assigned.
• Ability to work on his own with only minimal supervision.
• Performs manual duties as requested, i.e. moving supplies or furniture, and replacing light bulbs.
• Ensures timely and accurate information at change of shift to fellow associates and facilities supervision as required.
• Demonstrates through knowledge on how to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge and observance of safety precautions.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished and written, oral or diagram form.
• Follows all Infection Control precautions when entering patient care areas.
• Basic knowledge of Fire Life Safety systems. Basic knowledge and response to Emergency Clinical interventions and appropriate response to emergencies.
• Completes goals and objectives as assigned for the performance period.

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Salary Range (Depending on Experience): $22.06 - $34.19

Position Requirements

• Education
• High school diploma or GED or a combination of education and work experience
• Qualifications/Experience
• A minimum of 1 year experience mechanical equipment repair, troubleshooting and maintaining building systems.
• Trade School or on the job training with a recognized service organization to include any of the following: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Boiler, Steam and Central Plan Operations in lieu of experience.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a hospital setting is highly preferred.
• Special Skills/Knowledge
• Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Learning/Adaptability skills. Common knowledge of methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment. As well as operational characteristics of a variety of tools and equipment while maintaining the standard of safety practices

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