Location: Greensburg,PA, USA
Job Summary
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 patient, 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 preventative 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 as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
* Help with installation and maintenance of mechanical and other equipment.
* Fires boilers and controls the generation of steam supply (pertains to Boiler Operator position).
* Start, stop, adjust and regulate water and fuel flow to maintain system pressure.
* Monitor equipment function to ensure operations are within specified limits.
* Operate equipment according to established procedures or instructions.
* Start cooling systems and regulates 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, 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 process 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 emergency 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 related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* 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
* 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.
License, Certification & Clearances
* Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License (if out of state hire current Department of Motor Vehicle record report required and obtain PA Current Driver License within 30 days of hire).
* Journeyman's certificate preferred.
* Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
Supervisory Responsibilities
* This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
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 Independence Health System locations.
AAP/EEO
* Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
* Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.
Work Environment
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
X
X
Extreme Cold
X
X
Heights
X
X
Confined Spaces
X
X
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X
X
Mechanical Hazards
X
X
Use of Vibrating Tools
X
X
Operates Vehicle
X
X
Operates Heavy Equipment
X
X
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X
X
Rotates All Shifts
X
X
8 Hours Shifts
X
X
10-12 Hours Shifts
X
X
On-Call
X
X
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)
X
X
Travel Between Sites
X
X
Direct Patient Care
X
X
Respirator Protective Equipment
X
X
Eye Protection
X
X
Head Protection (hard hat)
X
X
Hearing Protection
X
X
Hand Protection
X
X
Feet, Toe Protection
X
X
Body Protection
X
X
Latex Exposure
X
X
Solvent Exposure
X
X
Paint (direct use) Exposure
X
X
Dust (sanding) Exposure
X
X
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
X
X
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X
X
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
X
X
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X
X
Mist Exposure
X
X
Wax Stripper (direct use)
X
X
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
X
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
X
Laser Exposure
X
X
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
X
X
Sitting
X
X
Walking
X
X
Climbing Stairs
X
X
Climbing Ladders
X
X
Standing
X
X
Kneeling
X
X
Squatting (Crouching)
X
X
Twisting/Turning
X
X
Keyboard/Computer Operation
X
X
Gross Grasp
X
X
Fine Finger Manipulation
X
X
Hand/Arm Coordination
X
X
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
X
X
Carry
X
X
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
X
Seeing Near w/Acuity
X
X
Feeling (Sensation)
X
X
Color Vision
X
X
Hearing Clearly
X
X
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
X
X
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
X
X
Reaching Forward
X
X
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
###
X
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
###
X
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
###
X
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
###
X