Maintenance Technician-Plant Operations-Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role involves ensuring the optimal functioning of mechanical and electrical systems, including medical equipment and communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building maintenance and a commitment to quality customer service. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, this position offers the chance to contribute to a supportive environment where your skills will make a real difference in the healthcare sector. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in industrial or commercial operations.
• Familiarity with building maintenance techniques for systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, inspection, and maintenance of various systems.
• Conduct minor repairs on medical equipment and communication systems.
• Maintain safety regulations and practices during job tasks.

Skills

Building maintenance techniques

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication systems maintenance

Pneumatic tube system maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TMA work order maintenance database

Job description

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Overview

This position shall be responsible for the installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and minor repairs of, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical equipment, communication systems, nurse call systems, medical equipment, pneumatic tube system, buildings, plumbing, sanitary, medical gases, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems and audiovisual equipment (televisions, VCR’s, etc.).

• Area of Interest: Support Services
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Plant Operations- Meth
• Shift: 7a-330p Mon-Fri
• Job ID: 164032
  
  

Overview

This position shall be responsible for the installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and minor repairs of, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical equipment, communication systems, nurse call systems, medical equipment, pneumatic tube system, buildings, plumbing, sanitary, medical gases, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems and audiovisual equipment (televisions, VCR’s, etc.).

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, put success of team above own interest.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Observes UPH performance standards.
• Performs minor repairs on nurse call systems, televisions, VCR’s, and other communication systems equipment.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the pneumatic tube system, medical equipment such as patient beds, wheelchairs, wheeled stretchers, exercise equipment, etc.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on medical gas outlets.
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on buildings, building and cabinet hardware, plumbing, electrical and mechanical items.
• Is knowledgeable of sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Displays considerable initiative and judgment involved in determining extent of repairs as may be required on all equipment and buildings selecting the appropriate materials, utilizing the most effective methods, techniques and procedures when required to complete job assignments.
• Cooperates with Facilities Manager and Supervisor and other employees to maintain equipment, parts and supplies and make recommendations to Facilities Manager regarding desired changes in operation and maintenance procedures.
• Keeps informed through periodicals, books, training seminars, on-the-job training and other sources and participates in approved training programs to further job knowledge.
• Records time of day, date, hours and/or minutes and materials expended on jobs and maintains files of pertinent records on machinery and equipment through the TMA work order maintenance database.
• Observes and practices accepted procedures in the care and use of equipment and tools. Observes all safety regulations and practices.
• Communicates with Facilities Manager, Supervisor and co-workers to achieve understanding in a positive manner.
• May be called during off-duty hours.
• May be required to work any day of the week or any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.
• Must be self-directed and assume responsibility for timely completion of job responsibilities.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
  
  

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma preferred, or equivalent. Education and experience may be combined to satisfy minimum qualifications

Experience: Minimum of one year (1) experience in industrial or commercial operations.

Must be familiar with building maintenance techniques as applied to systems and equipment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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