Overview
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance and may lead and instruct others regarding HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and medical equipment at hospital and/or clinics. Requires extensive skills and knowledge of general maintenance of select equipment or systems. Assists with remodeling and reconstruction. May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts, on call and weekends. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provides a timely and effective response to unanticipated facility needs, minimizing risks to patient and team members, to maintain safety and avoid interruption of service.
- Maintains and repairs systems including but not limited to HVAC, life safety systems, and refrigeration equipment at an advanced level.
- Performs duties including but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and electrical, as assigned.
- May be assigned responsibilities in remodeling projects including but not limited to assuring accuracy of quotes and providing estimates.
- Participates in managing inventories and expenses in compliance with operation budgets.
- Work with outside suppliers to procure and assure proper inventory of supplies.
- Assists with training efforts for department personnel
- Assumes responsibility for assurance of operation and quality of assigned systems impacting life safety.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of equipment function, maintenance and testing as specified by manufacturer or per regulatory compliance
- May be required to provide documentation and support evidence of compliance with regulatory bodies during inspections.
- May work independently on challenging assignments with limited resources.
- Assists Supervisor with organization of daily work flow and task priorities.
- Assists Supervisor with continued management of timely, complete, and accurate regulatory documentation.
- Completes mandatory detail documentation of tasks performed including time spent performing tasks.
- Effectively communicates with customers, peers, and leadership.
- Knowledge in the use of a computer and related organizational programs, CMMS and BAS is required.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent Five to seven years' experience in mechanical or electrical trades preferably in a healthcare setting.
Certification/Licensure
Healthcare Mechanic Certification (M.E.C.H.) preferred. NIULPE Power Engineer certification of approved equivalent preferred. EPA refrigerant handling certification preferred.
For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
For those driving their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. This is considered heavy work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
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