Facilities Technician II

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.


Position Details:

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Department:
Maintenance

Overview of Position:

Performs repairs and installations of electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical systems as assigned. Performs preventative maintenance on electrical/electronic and/or mechanical systems as assigned. Maintains environmental controls in Energy Management Systems. Performs installations on construction and renovation projects. Estimates time and material on projects. Reads blueprints and works from sketches or verbal instructions. Responds appropriately to the satisfaction of all customers.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Provides input to Plant Operations/Engineering management regarding department problems, concerns and solutions.
2. Properly completes documentation on work orders and daily worksheets.
3. Returns purchase order requisitions and paperwork to office upon completion, documenting time and material costs involved.
4. Orders parts to replace those used.
5. Works flexible hours to gain access to perform preventive maintenance of equipment unavailable during normal duty hours or as emergencies arise.
6. Recognizes the need to collect more or better information to verify facts and ensure all relevant information is obtained.
7. Uses problem solving skills to make resourceful decisions; weighs alternatives and alerts those affected before taking action.
8. Identifies to management ideas for modifications to policies, standards, protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain safety.
9. Initiates, as necessary, emergency procedures in Life Safety, Utility management, Disaster Preparedness and Hazardous Spills.
10. Performs electrical work, i.e., running and bending of conduit and wire cutting and splitting basic circuits. Replaces receptacles and switches.
11. Troubleshoots and repairs/replaces HVAC systems, Repairs/replaces plumbing systems, Brazes refrigeration piping, Repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds major equipment.
12. Accurately reads meters, gauges, thermometers and other measuring devices to complete assigned logging and documents correctly.
13. Observes electrical or mechanical devices in operation to determine causes of problems or potential problems.
14. Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures.
15. Cross-trains and learns additional skills as necessary.
16. Performs other functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school graduate or equivalency.
2. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the electrical or mechanical trade or a graduate of a technical trade school.
3. Must have a valid driver's license.
4. Must pass the NCCER - Level 2 competency test in the area of employee choosing (HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing, or Electrical) within six (6) months of hire date into the role.
5. Ability to comprehend and apply technical and verify documentation, including schematics, technical specifications and regulatory codes and standards.
6. Proficiency in working with various tools such as hammer drills, cut saw, electrical meters, conduit benders, knock-out punch, etc.
7. Strong problem solving skills.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values :

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.

• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.

• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.

• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.

• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.

• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.

• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)

• Introduces self and role...connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.

• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)

• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.

• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


1. Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, bend, stoop, squat and walk for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to work from a free standing ladder.
3. Must have good range of motion for arms to work overhead and down low.
4. Ability to read, write and utilize manual and computerized systems of documentation.
5. Ability to work in various environmental conditions including hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.
6. Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
7. Must be available for on-call work as assigned.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.