General Maintenance Technician II

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC097320 Facilities and Plant Operations

Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday - 12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Salary:

Most new hires start between $18.30-$22.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Provides general maintenance of the hospital as well as makes repairs and additions of wall, floor and ceiling systems. Maintains all doors, locks and closers. Makes, installs, or contracts more complex signs.

Required Education:

No education requirements

Recommended Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Required Work Experience:

2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Boiler Operator License - Arkansas Department of Labor Boiler Operator's License Division

Description

1. Checks and prioritizes work orders on a daily basis and completes them within a reasonable length of time.

2. Communicates with Lead Nursing personnel in order to schedule repairs within patient units/rooms when necessary.

3. General Maintenance work may entail repairing or adding walls, floors, and ceilings, cutting keys or installing new cylinders, maintaining list of all doors with assigned key numbers, painting and maintaining records of what colors and finishes were used where, makes and/or installs signs in accordance to hospital signage policy, federally mandated ADA, state, and city codes.

4. Receives materials, verifying quality, quantity, pricing, and completed material safety data sheets (MSDS) are supplied. Signs packing slips and delivers them to assigned person by end of shift.

5. Submits recommendations for repairs/replacements to Foreman according to budget planning.

6. Serves as liaison with General Maintenance Foreman reporting pending repairs as necessary.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

8. Ensures all plant machinery is operating within design specs and takes appropriate action if not. Continuously monitors local indicators and building automation system to ensure proper operation of machinery and a stable supply of utilities.

9. Maintains assigned equipment in proper working order.

10. Maintains knowledge of machines and their operating characteristics; maintains knowledge required to make repairs

11. Possesses intimate knowledge of emergency response procedures for all plant equipment/utilities, and demonstrates the ability to carry out procedures.

12. Monitors systems, documents alarms/unusual events, repairs equipment and/or systems.

13. Performs assigned maintenance duties.

Arkansas Children's ( is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.

Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status ( from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report ( for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest ( provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael - Business Operations Manager

"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst

"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator

"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant

"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.