Maintenance Technician

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a maintenance professional to perform routine and preventive maintenance across the facility, including plumbing, electrical, and general repairs. The role includes inspecting life safety systems, operating hand and power tools safely, and responding to emergencies as a back-up for on-call duties.

You will follow preventive maintenance schedules, document reports, and ensure readiness of emergency power, fire alarm systems, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations preferred.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and complete reports.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment and fire safety systems.
• Inspect plumbing systems and repair fixtures as needed.
• Ability to climb a ladder and lift up to 50lbs.
• Back-up for call person in case of emergency.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Safety procedures

Job description

Purpose Statement

Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work.

Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work.

Essential Functions

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.
• Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
• Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinishe furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be lift 50lbs.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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