Skilled General Maintenance Worker-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; Beach (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Elizabethtown, NC is seeking a Facilities Technician to repair and maintain the hospital's physical plant, plumbing and electrical systems. Under general supervision, you will read specifications, select tools and perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment and buildings safe and functional.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 5 years of institutional maintenance experience, a North Carolina driver's license, and the ability to lift 50

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or vocational training preferred.
• 5 years related experience in an institutional environment.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Determine means and methods to accomplish tasks with tools, equipment, materials, and time estimates.
• Interpret specifications, work requests, and diagrams.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and propose improvements.
• Service and maintain hospital equipment and systems (plumbing, electrical, lighting, etc.).
• Use hand, power, and test equipment safely and effectively.
• complete PM work orders promptly and accurately.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NC Driver's License

Job description

Facility Bladen Hospital Location Elizabethtown, North Carolina Department Engineering Job Family Service Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary Under general supervision repairs and maintains the physical plant, buildings, furnishings, interior finishes, plumbing and electrical fixtures, equipment and machinery in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufactures specifications. Repairs and replaces defective building components and parts, adjusts, lubricates and cleans.

Major Job Functions

• Determine the means and methods to be used in accomplishing assigned tasks securing the appropriate tools, equipment, materials and supplies and estimating time and man power required
• Make standard shop computations utilizing basic arithmetic; shop manuals, tables, charts and other standard data sources
• Understand and interpret written specifications, corrective maintenance work requests, written and oral instructions and models/graphic illustrations such as: layout diagrams, blueprints, mechanical and architectural drawings, work sketches and schematic drawings
• Conduct preventive maintenance in accordance with the established scheduling system providing recommendations for improvement and modification where deemed necessary
• Service & maintain the following type of respective equipment: autoclave, processors, dish washers, appliances, light, fixtures, thermostat, transport equipment, Kitchen, Laboratory, drives, lifts, beds and Office equipment
• Utilize the following representative types of hardware and consumable supplies: fittings, flanges, connectors, gaskets, fasteners, couplings, insulators, switches, electrical sockets and plugs, boxes, fuses, gears, bearings, bushings, brushes, ballasts, wires, coils, tape, adhesives, cleaners, solvents, lubricants, sealers, caulking and water proofing materials
• Use all hand, power and specialized tools and test equipment normally associated with the skills required to conduct assigned maintenance, repair and installations tasks
• Observe safety practices and standards, and wear required safety equipment
• Takes initiative to notice and correct problems to the physical plant, i.e. finishes, furnishings and fixtures, etc. without a work order or without being told by supervisor
• Completes assigned preventative maintenance work orders promptly, accurately and within the prescribed time limits
• Completes scheduled staff training and in-service for physical plant, building and Life Safety systems and equipment
• Participates in performance improvement and information management activities including but not limited to: educational opportunities, time management training, employee forums, T-3 training, etc.
• Maintain work areas, tools and equipment operational, clean and orderly
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required Trade or Vocational School preferred Valid North Carolina Drivers License required
• Work Experience: 5 years related experience in an institutional environment
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Ability to interface with employees, patients, visitors, vendors, and contractors
• Physical Requirements: Visual acuity for reviewing written reports Must be able to climb ladders and stairs for access to construction areas Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds Exposed to temperature extremes from boiler room to air-conditioned areas Work in areas of high tool noise levels Exposure to high-speed cutting tools, electrical wires and equipment, sealing agents, adhesives and demolition debris Work near machinery and resultant dust of construction
• Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.