What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Trade Tech - Plant Maintenance - Kettering - FT/Days position at Kettering Health?
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
- Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
- The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
- In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
- Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
- Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
- Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
- 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Department Overview
Fire Alarm techs test, and document according to NFPA 72 standards. This position is 50% testing and 50% paperwork for HFAP, CMS, State and Local fire departments.
Individual must be a self-starter and be able to plan ahead to complete all monthly required testing and documentation.
Keeps all regulatory documentation to make sure everything is completed on time.
Responsibilities & Requirements
Requirements
- High School diploma, or equivalent required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Fire Alarm License Required.
- HVAC, Electrical, Electronic experience helpful
Responsibilities
- Advance knowledge of basic tools requiring dexterity, hand eye coordination and visual coordination
- 2-3 years experience in commercial/residential maintenance
- PC skills (Word, Excel) Required
- Knowledge of building components, institutional maintenance and repair practices.
- Knowledge of how to work safely
- In good health with adequate strength and endurance to perform assigned tasks and responsibilities.
- Depending on job type, different skills would be required.
- Knowledge of Fire systems, including sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, suppression systems, etc.
Required to help other trades as directed by supervisor.
Job skills for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of advanced systems.
- Be able and willing to study for different fire protection licenses (sprinkler, service mains, extinguisher, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
-Ability to work odd shifts (early or late)
-Troubleshooting fire alarm systems a plus
-Previous testing of fire alarm systems highly desired
-NICET certification a plus
-Electrical background a plus
