Industrial Mechanic

Community Health Services•Prairie du Chien, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Mechanic I operates under the supervision of the VP of Maintenance, with additional input from the Executive Team. This role requires experience in mechanical systems, construction, and equipment maintenance, along with a willingness to acquire extensive knowledge of state and federal health regulations. In collaboration with the VP of Facilities, the Industrial Mechanic I is responsible for managing and maintaining the corporation's facilities, mechanical systems, and grounds. Key duties include assisting in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures that comply with Federal, State, and Local requirements and licensure certification standards. The mechanic will address issues related to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, as well as general grounds and building maintenance. A flexible work schedule is necessary to meet management demands. The position involves actively seeking opportunities to improve the efficiency and maintenance of these systems and participating in professional growth. Responsibilities also encompass assisting with a preventative maintenance program, performing routine repairs, managing third-party vendors for major repairs, maintaining records of drills and checks, ensuring rooms are in good repair, providing safety training, and maintaining grounds (including lawn care and snow removal). The role also involves assisting with cost estimates for the capital budget, participating in annual inspections, implementing Life Safety Code corrections, enforcing safety practices, collaborating with administrators and department managers on building needs, participating in committees, and serving as a facility van driver.

Requirements

Experience in mechanical systems, construction, maintenance of equipment.
Willingness to obtain extensive knowledge of state and federal health regulations.
Degree in Industrial Mechanics or other related field.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn healthcare related rules and regulations involving Life Safety Codes.
Clean driving record.
CPR Certification or willing to obtain.
Proficient in the learning and use of computerized systems, as appropriate for position, to promote efficiency and accuracy including: resident charting systems, billing applications, client data base systems, Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures which comply with Federal, State and Local requirements and fulfill licensure certification standards.
Function in a problem solving capacity with regard to operations of the corporation involving the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems along with grounds and building maintenance.
Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet various demands of management within the facility.
Actively seek out opportunities for improvement in the efficiency and maintenance of plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems along with grounds and building maintenance.
Participate in appropriate professional growth and development opportunities.
Assist in the development and maintenance of a preventative maintenance program to ensure all systems are well maintained and operating effectively to meet the needs of residents/tenants.
Perform necessary repairs and handle routine maintenance on all equipment, buildings, grounds as can be handled internally.
Assist in the arrangement for and management of third-party vendors/contractors to handle major repairs of systems and equipment in a timely, cost effective manner.
Performs and maintains records of all necessary drills and maintenance checks per regulations.
Ensures rooms are in good repair upon discharge and prior to admission of new resident/tenant.
Provides training for safety practices such as fire safety, storm safety and other emergency situations.
Maintains all grounds including lawn care, snow removal and other grounds maintenance.
Assists in securing estimates and cost quotes per facility practices and policies including items for the capital budget.
Participate in preparation for annual inspections and assist in preparation of the Plan of Correction responses to the inspection surveys.
Implement corrections of all items required for Life Safety Code issues.
Enforce sound safety and housekeeping practices.
Works with the administrators and department managers to address building and equipment needs and repairs.
Participates in committees such as safety committee and QAPI as needed or in the absence of the VP of Facilities.
Serve as facility van driver for transporting residents to appointments.
Promote positive relationships and strong partnerships for the benefit of the organization and entities as well as residents, their families and the general public.
Maintains confidentiality of all information.
Fully understands and holds the team accountable for all aspects of resident rights including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse from staff, other residents and visitors.
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
Problem solve issue with residents and family in a positive factual manner in order to enhance the resident experience and attain and maintain the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for all residents/tenants.
Communicate well with department managers and staff to help resolve issues.
Support the policies, procedures and philosophy of the Board of Trustees as stated in the corporate bylaws and other compliance policies and programs.