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This job assumes responsibility for leading assigned staff and collaborating with Facilities leadership. Maintains, monitors, repairs and operates all utilities and related central plant equipment. Responds to all maintenance request and maintains central plant in good, clean working condition. Maintains preventative maintenance schedules and completes corrective maintenance to all equipment in a timely and professional manner. Refers requests that are beyond the scope of the assigned staff to Facilities leadership for distribution to appropriate party and assists Facilities leadership with budgetary goals and inventory control.
Education
Required – High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred – Trade school training in engineering
Work Experience
Required – 5 years’ related experience
Certifications
Required – Second Class Engineers Certification issued by the state of practice for Air Condition/Refrigeration and Second Class Boilers within 12 months of hire
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Possess knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and (HVAC-R).
- Skills to make mathematical calculations and operate/maintain/repair central plant equipment.
- Ability to work self-directed and able to work with little or no supervision.
- Skills to understand and interpret blueprints and schematic specifications necessary to properly perform the duties of this position.
- Skills to troubleshoot and analyze problems associated with areas of responsibility.
- Skills to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a helpful and respectful demeanor.
- Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with keeping all central plant equipment properly operating at all times, including timely repairs to equipment.
- Skills to safely use all hand and power tools required to properly perform job duties.
Job Duties
- Performs general duties.
- Performs Preventative Maintenance inspections and all job-related documentation.
- Maintains and documents records associated with tasks, as needed.
- Follows up on previous and on-going projects.
- Leads and supervises assigned staff.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Other related duties as required.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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