Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Facilities and Maintenance Managers this position is responsible for daily operation and maintenance of the physical plant, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, steam generation/sterilization, plumbing and mechanical systems, general building maintenance, and grounds keeping.

Reports to:  Facilities and Maintenance Managers

Essential Job Functions:

1. Operates and maintains the physical plant to ensure proper functioning of mechanical systems and safety of the environment of care
   1. Performs daily rounds of hospital facility and rounds on and off campus sites weekly. 
   2. Utilizes BAS and other monitoring systems to ensure proper functioning of plant systems
   3. Proactively initiates repairs, maintenance and cleaning. Generates work worders accordingly.
   4. Works independently within established procedures associated with the job function.
2. Under the direction of the Facilities and Maintenance Managers complies with Life Safety and Fire Safety codes and regulations.
   1. All required Life/Fire Safety inspections are tracked and recorded in work order system.
   2. Interim Life Safety Measures are implemented as indicated for scheduled and unscheduled repair and maintenance.
   3. Performs work in compliance with infection control risk assessment requirements.
3. Utilizes electronic system of work order entry and tracking
   1. Documents work order status and completion through ASH's work order management system. 
   2. Performs all scheduled maintenance to ensure completion date due.
   3. Initiates and completes miscellaneous projects including painting, drywall, installation of fixtures or equipment, moving furniture or equipment, or as assigned by Facilites and Maintenance Managers. 
4. Meetings
   1. Attends regularly scheduled facilities and biomedical meetings
5. Assists with coordination of services contracted for inspections, repair, maintenance or installation of all physical plant systems and infrastructure and biomedical equipment.
6. Documents contracted services work in work order system and/or Environment of Care and Life Safety documentation tools. 
   1. Maintains compliance with all regulations for disposal of regulated medical and pharmaceutical waste. 
7. Scheduling
   1. Coordinates with facilities team to provide 24/7 emergency maintenance and biomedical equipment call schedule.
   2. Adjusts schedule accordingly to perform work on weekends and after hours. 
8. At the direction and guidance of the Facilities and Maintenance Managers or Senior leadership, performs additional duties and responsibilities related to plant operations and environment of care. 
9. Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through wors and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs and the working environment.
10. Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position. 
11. Protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy. 
12. Possesses positive working relationships and fosters cooperating work environment.
    1. Adheres to the hospitals Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual
13. Exhibits honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments
14. Proactive on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.

Animas Surgical Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to: health, dental, vision, & life insurance. 401k with employer matching

Animas Surgical Hospital is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment alcohol and drug screen which includes marijuana.

Salary: $18.26-$27.93 hourly 

Minimum Requirements

Education:  High School diploma.

Certification, Licensure:  HVAC, electrical, plumbing training and education preferred

Experience, Training, Knowledge:  Strong computer skills.  Minimum 3 years Facilities Maintenance Technician experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to (50) pounds in routine material handling, stocking and redistributions process.  Arm, hand, wrist, finger coordination required in order to utilize tools and computer keyboard and mouse.  Must be able to hear, speak and see in order to perform listed duties and tasks.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts within work areas.  Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

ASH IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINATIONS REQUIREMENTS – Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals

Influenza- mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination

Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine

Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization

Tuberculosis Screening- All new-hires undergo a two-step TB skin test

* VACCINE RECORDS OR EVIDENCE OF IMMUNITY ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO 1ST DAY OF SCHEDULED WORK*

Open until filled

Salary : $18 - $28