Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent in this role will float as needed between two hospitals, East Houston and River Oaks. The role requires a working knowledge of maintenance principles, theories, and operations. Knowledge of basic hand and power tools. Good oral and written communications skills. Ability to work with peers in a team situation.

This position provides for the ongoing operation of all main hospital and outlying clinic systems, utilities, facilities and equipment. The incumbent maintains all hospital and clinic properties through repair, preventative maintenance, groundskeeping and safety inspections in accordance with Hospital standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position will be primarily responsible for minor maintenance repair duties i.e., performing duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of the facility in good repair/condition. The incumbent will be responsible for performing:
• Preventive Maintenance (PM) duties to all physical structures of facilities, complying with all safety codes.
• May perform general facility floor/wall repairs and painting as needed.
• Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door or wall repair.
• Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures.
• Working on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or severed wire occurs.
• Maintaining the building HVAC equipment to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly.
• Responds to customers’ comments or informal complaints about hospitals systems or operations and has recommendation to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems, such as using a sealant on a flat roof.
• Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
• Painting the building when old paint has become faded or chipped.
• Pressure Washing and Floor Maintenance duties.
• Must conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner; maintain good rapport with fellow workers, supervisors, administrations, nursing staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel; must be relied upon to work independently and unsupervised exercising good judgment.
• Other duties assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years maintenance related experience and/or training, hospital experience preferred.
• Must have valid Driver's License and Insurance, and Good Driving Record.
• Experience in trade, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, carpentry, electronics, wastewater treatment, painting. Advanced skills in the building trades or construction preferred.
• Verbal and written abilities are required to accept and comprehend orders; must complete tasks despite frequent interruptions.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

• N/A Required
• Any related

KNOWLEDGE SKILS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of healthcare facility systems and equipment.
• Team player with a positive personality and strong commitment to employer
• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
• To pay attention to detail to ensure all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or to ensure warning signs of problems are not overlooked.

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