Facilities Technician III

Genesis Healthcare System•Davenport, IA

About The Position

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: Varied Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: GCMC Facilities Overview of Position: Coordinates and participates in installation and repairs of electrical/electronic and/or mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems. Develops and applies procedures to ensure compliance with electrical/electronic and/or mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems. Evaluates systems to determine budgets and repairs. Conducts hands-on training and in-services. Works with other departments on projects and communicates progress of all projects to Department management. Estimates time and material on projects. Makes recommendations on future projects.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency.
Minimum of five (5) years experience in healthcare electrical/electronic systems or mechanical/HVAC/refrigeration or equivalent certifications at the state or local levels.
Valid driver’s license.
Must pass the NOCTI – Level III competency test in area of employee choosing (HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing, or Electrical) within six (6) months of hire date into the role.
Ability to read and interpret codes and standards to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
Ability to read, write and work from blueprints and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to read, write and utilize manual and computerized systems of documentation.

Responsibilities

Communicates clearly and concisely with public and staff prior to work being performed in area.
Maintains, upgrades, and installs utility, HVAC, alarm and communication systems for the functionality of all departments and for the safety and comfort of patients, employees and visitors throughout the facility.
Works on and directs projects as assigned, utilizing others in the installation, upgrading and wiring of HVAC systems, nurse call, fire alarm and other plant related equipment.
Demonstrates ability to correctly respond to Life Safety and utility failures as responsibilities are outlined in policies and procedures.
Utilizes critical thinking skills to make appropriate interventions for problems or potential problems identified by physicians, staff, public or other departmental staff pertaining to electrical components or equipment.
Checks and compares costs on purchases of equipment.
Orders parts and components required for daily usage from approved vendors.
Returns purchase order requisitions and paperwork to office upon completion, documenting time and material costs involved.
Serves as a role model in accepting new jobs and responsibilities that support the mission of the department.
Works flexible hours to maintain critical equipment unavailable during normal duty hours.
Actively seeks performance improvements in infrastructure systems.
Prepares reports as required by department management.
Identifies ideas for modifications to policies, standards, protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Communicates employee performance problems to Department management and actively participates in planning to resolve performance problems among staff.
Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures.