Skilled General Maintenance Worker-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for repairing and maintaining the physical plant, buildings, furnishings, interior finishes, plumbing and electrical fixtures, equipment, and machinery. The incumbent will perform repairs and replacements of defective building components and parts, and will adjust, lubricate, and clean equipment. This position requires the ability to determine repair methods, utilize basic arithmetic for shop computations, and interpret various technical documents such as diagrams, blueprints, and drawings. The role also involves conducting preventive maintenance, servicing a wide range of equipment (including autoclaves, processors, dishwashers, appliances, light fixtures, thermostats, transport equipment, kitchen, laboratory, drives, lifts, beds, and office equipment), and using various hardware and consumable supplies. The worker will operate hand, power, and specialized tools, adhere to safety practices, and take initiative to identify and correct physical plant issues. Additionally, the role includes completing work orders, participating in training, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
5 years related experience in an institutional environment.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Ability to interface with employees, patients, visitors, vendors, and contractors.
Visual acuity for reviewing written reports.
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs for access to construction areas.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Valid North Carolina Drivers License required.

Nice To Haves

Trade or Vocational School preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine the means and methods to be used in accomplishing assigned tasks, securing the appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and supplies, and estimating time and manpower required.
Make standard shop computations utilizing basic arithmetic, shop manuals, tables, charts, and other standard data sources.
Understand and interpret written specifications, corrective maintenance work requests, written and oral instructions, and models/graphic illustrations such as layout diagrams, blueprints, mechanical and architectural drawings, work sketches, and schematic drawings.
Conduct preventive maintenance in accordance with the established scheduling system, providing recommendations for improvement and modification where deemed necessary.
Service and maintain equipment including: autoclave, processors, dish washers, appliances, light fixtures, thermostats, transport equipment, Kitchen, Laboratory, drives, lifts, beds, and Office equipment.
Utilize hardware and consumable supplies such as: fittings, flanges, connectors, gaskets, fasteners, couplings, insulators, switches, electrical sockets and plugs, boxes, fuses, gears, bearings, bushings, brushes, ballasts, wires, coils, tape, adhesives, cleaners, solvents, lubricants, sealers, caulking, and water proofing materials.
Use all hand, power, and specialized tools and test equipment normally associated with the skills required to conduct assigned maintenance, repair, and installations tasks.
Observe safety practices and standards, and wear required safety equipment.
Take initiative to notice and correct problems to the physical plant, i.e., finishes, furnishings, and fixtures, etc., without a work order or without being told by a supervisor.
Complete assigned preventative maintenance work orders promptly, accurately, and within the prescribed time limits.
Complete scheduled staff training and in-service for physical plant, building, and Life Safety systems and equipment.
Participate in performance improvement and information management activities including educational opportunities, time management training, employee forums, T-3 training, etc.
Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment operational, clean, and orderly.
Perform other duties as assigned.