MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing general maintenance, repair and installation of various pieces of equipment within the facility according to codes and standards to provide a safe, comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Essential Job Functions

• Respond to calls for maintenance assistance from patient floors and other departments.
• Redirect requests to appropriate maintenance technician or supervisor as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Inspect, adjust, clean and/or lubricate equipment as specified by procedure.
• Change filters, belts, bulbs, and other consumable items.
• Complete PM work orders and paperwork and forward to Maintenance office.
• Assist other tradesmen or contractors assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Help with installation and maintenance of mechanical and other equipment.
• Fires boilers and control the generation of steam supply (pertains to Boiler Operator position).
• Start, stop, adjust and regulate water and fuel flow to maintain system pressure.
• Monitoring equipment functions to ensure operations are within specified limits.
• Operate equipment according to established procedures or instructions.
• Start cooling systems and regulate chillers, pumps, drives, and cooling towers.
• Control the supply of chilled water to HVAC equipment.
• Maintain equipment logs of pressures, operating, temperatures and times.
• Track, trend and review gauge readings and operating data.
• Test city water, boiler water, and condensate water to determine physical parameters.
• Determine hardness PH, chemical contractions.
• Measure, dispense, and inject chemicals into system process based on test results.
• Track, trend and review chemical processes to control water quality within specified limits.
• Identify and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Schedule and perform repairs; coordinate with hospital departments as required.
• Assist other maintenance personnel/trades with installation of equipment within the facility.
• Maintain emergency generators.
• Perform weekly/monthly maintenance, monitor temperatures, pressures, voltage, and amperage when generators are in service.
• Monitor status of electrical switch gear; identify emergencies and stand by circuits when activated.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on small equipment and appliances.
• Clean, repair, and rebuild pumps, motor assemblies, valves and other equipment as assigned.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment in the Boiler complex.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Graduate of a trade school or equivalent OR two (2) years’ related work experience.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, A.T.S. door hardware, casework components and various finishes.
• Knowledge in reading construction drawings and performing material take offs.
• Knowledgeable of applicable codes and regulations.
• Journeyman’s certificate preferred.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

• Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state’s driver license department is required).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.