Maintenance Specialist I (7AM-3PM)

Hancock Regional Hospital; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform maintenance and repair work on hospital equipment and systems across the campus. You will use hand and power tools and read diagrams/manuals to complete preventive maintenance and urgent repairs.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of trade school or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work safely in a healthcare setting. This full-time position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Climb ladders up to 25 ft.
• Stand 1/3 day and walk 2/3 day.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment using hand tools, power tools and testing equipment.
• Observes equipment in operation and gathers information to locate trouble.
• Repairs, assembles and installs equipment to solve problems.
• Replaces defective parts to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
• Monitors functioning of equipment and reports emergencies.

Skills

Follow verbal & written instructions

Hand tools proficiency

Ladder climbing up to 25 ft

Stamina: standing/walking during shift

Education

Trade school or equivalent training

Tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Pallet jacks

Job description

Job Category: Facilities & Support Services

Requisition Number: BUILD001924

• Full-Time

Locations

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Greenfield, IN 46140, USA

Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be proficient with hand tools.
• Must be able to climb 25 ft ladder.
• Must be able to stand 1/3 day and or walk 2/3 day

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requires the ability to read and write well enough to follow specific instructions, as well as the ability to use independent judgment, which is normally acquired through high school education.
• Repairs and maintains in accordance to diagrams, sketches, and operation manuals, machinery and mechanical equipment using hand tools, power tools and testing equipment.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and gather operation related information to locate causes of trouble.
• Repairs, assembles, and installs equipment and parts in attempt to solve problems.
• Replaces defective parts to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
• Monitors the functioning of equipment.
• Repairs and maintains electrical appliance, removes and replaces defective outlets and minor wiring.
• Reports all emergency situations to the Operations Supervisor or Director.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Follow all Patients First Behaviors, AIDET, and customer service training provided.
• Temperament- ability to perform a variety of changing duties, to get along with maintenance personnel, nurses, patients, and other employees.
• Must be able to communicate information clearly in conversation and written form.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires 1 year of trade school or complete working knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems, as well as carpentry skills, which is normally acquired after 1-3 years’ experience. Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

WORK CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Balance and climbing ability for stance on electric lifts
• Climbing ladders up to 25 ft. for changing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, cooling tower maintenance
• Exposure to caustic chemicals and high-noise environments
• Lifting to 75 lbs. unassisted; ground to bench for various equipment throughout hospital (examples: pump repair and salt bags, mulch, stones, mail crates) and team lift after 75 lbs.
• Manual dexterity for use of manual and electric pallet jacks
• Patient transfers including morgue duties and bariatric patients as needed
• Squatting and bending at waist to reach under beds for cleaning rooms, repetitive crouching for lower cleaning as needed
• Standing up to 1/3 of day and walking more than 2/3 of day

EQUIPMENT USED:

Additional physical and mental demands: Squatting, bending, pushing, lifting heavy weights up to 75 lbs. unassisted, and 150 lbs. assisted. Climbing ladders, prolonged standing and walking. Hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, computers, motors, phone, pagers.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Able to handle and work in various levels of stress. Inside and outside in all types of weather. May be subject to hazards from use of tools and equipment.

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