Maintenance Technician

Description

As a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment for healthcare simulation and education, Pocket Nurse provides solutions and services that create hands-on learning experiences for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our small business philosophy is, “Use your best judgement every day.” Not only do we give team members the guidance and tools to succeed, we give them autonomy to do their best for the company to succeed. This privately held company has been in business since 1992 and is experiencing strong growth year after year.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing the day-to-day maintenance and repair of Pocket Nurse and affiliated buildings, grounds, and equipment.

This position requires a valued technical expert who can deliver quality work on a consistent basis. The focus of this job is on producing high quality, error-free and detailed work based on defined regulations and standards. The job involves steady, consistent work so tasks can be completed on time and accurately.

Key Responsibilities and other duties/projects as assigned:

• Conveyor Maintenance and Repairs - performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs associated with the conveyor system and other warehouse systems and equipment. 
• Building, Equipment and Systems Inspection – performs a daily walkthrough inspection and records repair tickets.
• Maintenance and Repair Tickets – timely completion of assigned tickets and adherence to preventative maintenance plans.
• Electrical – performs electrical inspections and repairs including changing lighting ballasts, troubleshooting controls and sensors, and replacing motors and drives on the conveyor system.
• Plumbing/Sewage – repairs or replaces basic plumbing and monitors sewage system and treatments.
• HVAC – assists with inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance including filter changes.
• Groundskeeping – maintains grounds including debris removal and provides snow and ice removal from the parking lots and sidewalks.
• Office and Events – builds and moves furniture, cubicle walls and office equipment as needed. Helps set up, clean up, and tear down for corporate functions and events.
• Housekeeping Assistance -  provides back up to housekeeping when staffing is low.
• Safety – abides by OSHA rules and regulations by following all appropriate safety and security measures including lockout/tagout.  Maintains required testing and inspection recordkeeping data. Serves as a member of the Safety Committee and provides feedback for changes based on inspection results.
• Vehicle Maintenance – assists in changing oil, brakes, and rotors for company vehicles.
• General – painting and minor dry wall repairs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School and 2 years of related experience or equivalent of 4 years combination of education and experience.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong knowledge and experience in mechanical, electrical, and construction areas.
• Basic knowledge and experience in plumbing and HVAC areas.
• Knowledge and experience in conveyor systems a plus.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must possess or gain knowledge of OSHA regulations as it applies to Pocket Nurse.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and notify Pocket Nurse of a loss or suspension of driving license.
• Must be available to work Monday-Friday 6:30am – 2:30PM or 7:00AM-3:30PM and be on call for evening and weekend work based on emergency business needs.
• Must be available to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions as needed.
• Maintains excellent onsite attendance and punctuality.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive wages and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off, personal time, and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-wide lunches and work-day events.
• On-site fitness center, free parking, and dog-friendly offices.
• Opportunities for career enhancements through training and educational programs.
• The opportunity to make a difference in the ever-growing healthcare field

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation.  All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, and smell; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand position to operate tools; and make fine, highly controlled manipulations of small objects.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally required to work from a ladder for an extended period of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  No employee is authorized to lift and/or move weight over 50 pounds without assistance.

This role requires the individual to be able to understand, remember, apply, or communicate moderately complex information and problems and explore alternative solutions; organize and prioritize thoughts, ideas, and own work schedule; apply common sense, analyze and make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; express written and spoken word for internal communications and understand, interpret, and follow written and oral technical instructions, blueprints, schedules, and safety label directions; use basic mathematical skills including calculations using fractions, percent, or ratios; and operate a variety of hand and power tools and a forklift for the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex systems and equipment.

Pocket Nurse is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Information is available here:   http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test and background check (including criminal record check).

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