Maintenance Mechanic/Groundskeeper (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Repairs and maintains, through corrective and preventative maintenance, facility buildings, property/grounds and equipment for all Pender Community Hospital entities and affiliations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the equipment in peak working condition to save on utility, repairs and maintenance costs.
• Assist in record keeping and preventative maintenance of all facilities systems.
• Reports malfunctions or loss to supervisor immediately.
• Completes documentation and paperwork as required to demonstrate effectiveness and assists with Quality Assurance Reports.
• Assists in record keeping and performance of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, emergency power, and other testing.
• Plants seedlings, spreads fertilizers, pesticides, and related chemicals on lawns and flower beds.
• Waters grass and flowers according to dryness by setting up sprinkler systems.
• Rakes, collects and dispose of leaves when necessary.
• Assists in monitoring all exterior grounds daily to pick up debris on sidewalks and grounds including picking up and dispose of all debris preventing slips or falls, or calls supervisor and/or other maintenance staff, if unable to deal with alone.
• Picks up trash containers/boxes, etc and transports to terminal areas. Along with transporting red box/biohazard material to shed.
• Spreads sand and/or salt on walkways and driveways during winter months which includes planning and executing snow removal and deicing from walkways/driveways/helipad in a timely manner.
• Maintains, cleans, waxes and buffs the floors as needed.
• Conducts painting in facilities as needed.
• Removes used supplies, materials and equipment from work site.
• Maintains clean mechanical rooms, roofs, storage areas and shops along with upkeep on tools and equipment in maintaining good condition and proper working order.
• Schedules routine maintenance for oil change and/or other vehicle repairs as needed including maintaining records for miles driven and designate to specific departments.
• Prioritizes all tasks, such as work orders, verbal and written requests, etc. using time efficiently.
• Communicates with manager on items that need attention in regards to repairs, replacement, etc…

Education, Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to safely operate industrial and all grounds keeping equipment
• Ability to read, analyze, and correctly interpret manufacturer's specifications for the proper operation and preventive maintenance of equipment
• Must possess well-rounded knowledge of all areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, floor care, computer use, etc

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.