Maintenance Technician

DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL; Nebraska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodge County Hospital is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance and repairs to facilities, areas, and equipment, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, heating and cooling, and other building systems. Hours are 8AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday, with on-calls.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED preferred, basic communication skills, and experience in painting, drywall, carpentry, and preventive maintenance; OSHA safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• 1-year in general equipment or building maintenance preferred.
• Experience in painting, wallpaper, drywall repairs, and carpentry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment.
• Assists in replacing, installing, repairing, and testing electrical circuits, equipment, appliances, and lighting systems.
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines for employee safety.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, building framework and related carpentry duties using hand and power tools.
• Assists with minor plumbing.
• Prepares surface and applies coats of paint, varnish, stains, or enamels to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures.
• Scrapes, sands, primes, and seals surfaces prior to painting. Cleans walls to ensure proper adherence.
• Fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Erect scaffolding, moving, and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; move furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
• Understands and maintains routing records of all inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs performed on facility equipment and systems.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Carpentry

Painting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Scaffolding

Job description

Job Posting

Maintenance Technician HOURS: 8AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday. Plus on-calls.

Summary

The Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance and repairs to facilities, areas, and equipment to include minor plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, painting, heating and cooling, and other building systems.

Education

• High school diploma or GED state certification or similar demonstrated ability preferred but not required. Possess good oral and written communication skills.

Experience

• Experience in painting, wallpaper, dry wall repairs, and carpentry preferred.
• 1-year in general equipment or building maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing H.V.A.C. controls and associated equipment.
• Assists in replacing, installing, repairing, and testing electrical circuits, equipment, appliances, and lighting systems.
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines for employee safety.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, building framework and related carpentry duties using hand and power tools.
• Assists with minor plumbing.
• Prepares surface and applies coats of paint, varnish, stains, or enamels to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures.
• Scrapes, sands, primes, and seals surfaces prior to painting. Cleans walls to ensure proper adherence.
• Fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Erect scaffolding, moving, and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; move furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
• Understands and maintains routing records of all inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs performed on facility equipment and systems (i.e. inventory, fire/disaster drills, warranty information).
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Of The Job

Frequent lifting of light to heavy weight items. Extensive walking, standing, climbing, and bending. Occasional lifting of greater than 100 pounds.

Dodge County Hospital Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.

Additional Information

Position Type : Full Time

Shift : Day

Contact Information

Penny Brown - Director of Human Resources

Human Resources

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