Maintenance Technician

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform facility and equipment maintenance in a healthcare setting. You will document work in CMMS and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and patient-care equipment with moderate guidance.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and basic grounds/carpentry tasks. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required; 2–4 years of maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Proven basic computer skills including CMMS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance following codes and documents work in CMMS.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical equipment (motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, controls).
• Maintains patient care equipment (beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables).
• Maintains mechanical/electrical systems (HVAC, doors, plumbing, medical gas systems).
• Performs grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal as needed.
• Responds to emergencies (leaks, floods, power outages, equipment failures) per plans.
• Addresses occupant requests promptly and communicates status of actions.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and safety checks; inspects fire doors and smoke partitions.
• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals for assignments.

Skills

CMMS

Building automation system

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Technician II

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Proficient level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. within defined parameters and with a moderate level of guidance/assistance.
• Proficient level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments
• Proficient level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical systems such as pneumatic tube, HVAC, refrigerators/freezers, ice machines, commercial kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, piped medical gas systems, specialized water systems etc. within defined parameters and with a moderate level of guidance/assistance.
• Performs other routine to moderately complex general maintenance functions in the area’s grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.
• Respond and make repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc. as directed or within defined emergency response plans.
• Respond to building occupant requests in a timely and professional manner. Performs zone maintenance rounding. Keeps requesters apprised of the status of corrective actions and service requests.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and performs equipment safety checks.
• Inspects and repairs fire doors, hardware, firewalls and smoke partitions.
• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Driver's license required.

Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required:

• 2-4 Years of Experience in equipment maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic computer skills such as CMMS, building automation system, Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions.
• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road/weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.