Facilities Maintenance & Safety Technician

Certus Healthcare

Clinton Charter Township (MI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Certus Healthcare in Michigan seeks an Environmental Services Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain facility equipment in a healthcare setting, ensuring safety and reliability of building systems. You will perform floor care (stripping, waxing, buffing), inspections and repairs per PM program, and keep exhaust and HVAC units, filters, and air handlers in good condition.

Additional duties include replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, completing monthly fire drills,

Qualifications

Must have working knowledge of carpentry, preventative maintenance and ground maintenance.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of building codes, regulations and standards applicable to Facility operations.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, refrigeration and heating preferred.
Basic computer knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

Perform floor care, including stripping, waxing, and buffing.
Implement inspections and repairs required by the preventative maintenance program and as requested by EVS Manager and facility staff.
Check and clean exhaust ventilators, heating and air conditioning units, and respective filters and air handlers.
Replace light bulbs, hang pictures, and move furniture as required.
Perform touch up and redecorating tasks, such as patching and painting, as required.
Performs ground maintenance for building courtyards. Keep sidewalks and entrances free of ice and snow in inclement weather.
Check the emergency power generator system daily and test system weekly and monthly.
Assure adequacy and completeness of all repairs.
Maintain sanitation and safety standards. Keep work area a clean, safe, and orderly manner. Maintain constant supervision of hazardous equipment and keep tools in locked storage areas.
Conduct regular environmental and maintenance rounds of the entire building, grounds, and systems to evaluate needs and ensure sanitation, safety and maintenance.
Accompany EVS Manager and regulatory officials, as well as insurance inspectors, on tours of the building and grounds, and assure compliance with all regulations and requirements.
Arrange for and supervise appropriate inspections and maintenance of all life support systems and maintain disaster preparedness systems.
Conduct monthly fire drills and document results.
Adhere to Standard Precautions and OSHA compliance.
Perform periodic security equipment inspections to assure compliance with standards. Consult with the EVS Manager concerning security matters.
Adhere to department operational manuals, preventative maintenance plans and schedules, operational manuals from the contractor regarding systems and equipment, infection control manual, and disaster preparedness manual.
Attend staff and department meetings, and in-service trainings as required.
Keep the EVS Manager informed of pertinent events or equipment concerns. Keep the nursing staff updated on patient equipment repair status.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Must be able to assist in emergency and evacuation procedures.
Adheres to patient rights and reports suspected deviations to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, or Administrator.
Perform other duties and functions as required.