What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Maintenance Circuit Rider position at GSI Service Group, Inc.?
Location: Honolulu & Pacific Islands – Palau, Guam, Saipan, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Majuro, Ebeye, and American Samoa
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hospital Maintenance Circuit Rider to provide essential maintenance support and training for multiple hospital facilities across the Pacific Islands. The successful candidate will be responsible for visiting hospitals to develop maintenance programs, create standard operating procedures, train local staff, and provide ongoing support to ensure the effective implementation of maintenance activities.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hospital Maintenance Circuit Rider to provide essential maintenance support and training for multiple hospital facilities across the Pacific Islands. The successful candidate will be responsible for visiting hospitals to develop maintenance programs, create standard operating procedures, train local staff, and provide ongoing support to ensure the effective implementation of maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Travel to and assess facilities at multiple hospitals, including those in Palau, Guam, Saipan, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Majuro, Ebeye, and American Samoa.
- Develop and implement routine and periodic maintenance plans tailored to the specific needs of each hospital.
- Create, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for hospital maintenance activities, including tool management, maintenance/repair work orders, and task assignments.
- Evaluate existing work order management systems, suggest improvements, and assist in setting up systems where needed.
- Provide on-site training and technical support for hospital staff on maintenance operations and best practices.
- Visit each hospital at least twice a year for ongoing assessments and follow-up on maintenance procedures.
- Develop reports documenting findings, recommendations, and plans for ongoing support.
- Provide guidance in writing and reviewing grant proposals for maintenance-related projects.
Qualifications:
- Education: A minimum of a recognized four-year college degree in engineering, technical field, or business management, or at least ten (10) years of experience in progressively responsible facilities management/repair positions, with at least three (3) years in hospital facilities management.
- Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in hospital or medical facilities maintenance.
- Skills:
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to develop and implement effective maintenance systems in challenging environments.
- Experience in working with diverse, multicultural teams, with sensitivity to local cultures and language barriers.
- Experience in the Pacific Islands or tribal areas is highly desired.
- Certification: OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course or equivalent.
- Other Requirements: Must be in good health, able to travel extensively, and possess a valid passport and driver's license.
Additional Information:
- The role involves approximately 50% travel time annually.
- The Circuit Rider will be expected to coordinate with hospital administrators and facility managers for each visit to ensure key personnel are available.
- The position requires the ability to adapt to different hospital environments and work with local staff who may have limited fluency in English.
- Must be able to climb stairs without assistance and meet physical demands of the role.
