Maintenance Technician

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a facilities maintenance technician to support hospital campuses and its Support Center. You will perform planned and general maintenance on building systems, inspect and repair equipment, and keep records of work undertaken.

Ensures buildings, equipment, and grounds are safe and aesthetically pleasing in line with regulatory requirements to support patient care and a safe environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of trade work experience or relevant HVAC/electrical/plumbing certifications.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics for facility systems.
• Knowledge of codes governing inspections, testing, and operation.
• Excellent communication and ability to work without direct supervision.
• HVAC certification preferred; universal refrigeration certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs planned and general maintenance on systems and equipment.
• Inspects, tests, maintains, installs, and repairs building systems.
• Keeps accurate records/logs of all work in mechanical rooms and valve locations.
• Uses hand, diagnostic, and power tools safely; keeps rooms organized.
• Assists in purchasing parts and supplies per procedures.
• Complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA standards.

Skills

Read blueprints

Schematics literacy

Healthcare facility systems

Communication skills

Self-directed work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Provides effective and efficient maintenance, engineering, and mechanical system support to hospital campuses, satellite facilities, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Support Center. Ensures, within all regulatory agency requirements, that buildings, equipment, and grounds (where applicable) are maintained in a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition to provide an appropriate environment for the wellbeing of patients, visitors, and staff. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

3 years of experience in trade work such as electricity, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, and locksmith or HVAC certification from an accredited program if no prior work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC Certification
• Universal Refrigeration Certification preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Must be knowledgeable of systems and equipment found in the healthcare facility and all codes governing the inspections, testing, and operation of the equipment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work without direct supervision

Job Responsibilities

• Performs planned and general maintenance functions on systems and equipment, including inspecting, testing, maintaining, installing, and repairing.
• Maintains accurate, legible records/logs of all work/rounds made in mechanical rooms and has a thorough knowledge of the major building systems operations and valve locations.
• Uses hand, diagnostic, and power tools relating to the physical plant equipment, observing proper onsite handling.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and mechanical rooms in safe, clean, and organized working condition.
• Assists Engineering Coordinator in purchasing parts, supplies, and materials necessary for proper maintenance of the systems and equipment in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Meets all in-service requirements, complies with all system policies and procedures, and understands and complies with infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Engineering/Facility Mgmt

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.