Maintenance Generalist

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist performs light maintenance, cleaning, groundskeeping, security rounds, and other assigned tasks in hospital areas. The position works closely with the Maintenance Specialist and uses general maintenance knowledge while following hospital policies, procedures, safety regulations, infection-control requirements, and HFAP standards. Duties vary according to assignment and are performed with minimal supervision. The role includes routine and preventive maintenance, monitoring HVAC and power-plant equipment, grounds care, snow and ice removal, driving a hospital truck when assigned, operating emergency-generation equipment during power loss, and assisting with various hospital operations. The position also supports safety, security, cleanliness, and patient care as requested. Schedule: full-time, day shift, 80 hours biweekly.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
General knowledge of light maintenance.
Works closely with the Maintenance Specialist.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, safety regulations, infection control, and HFAP standards.
Ability to perform duties that vary frequently according to assignment.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Current CPR certification.
Confined-space awareness and gas-analyzer knowledge.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, crawl, clean, climb ladders, and lift or carry heavy objects.
Ability to work with exposure to vibration and noise from power equipment, and some exposure to extreme weather, electrical shock, toxic and caustic chemicals, cuts, burns, and injuries.

Responsibilities

Maintain a pleasant, cooperative service attitude toward coworkers, management, hospital and clinic staff, visitors, and patients.
Complete scheduled and assigned work accurately and consistently within prescribed time parameters.
Use department and hospital time, materials, and equipment effectively to minimize waste and prevent damage.
Maintain a professional image, including appropriate appearance, visible name badge, and orderly and clean equipment and work areas.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality, keep absenteeism within hospital standards, and log time on work orders for CMMS.
Clean assigned areas, perform routine maintenance, and conduct security rounds according to established schedules and methods.
Clean entrances and sweep sidewalks and parking lots; pick up and dispose of trash and infectious waste.
Visually monitor HVAC systems and power-plant equipment and report malfunctions.
Clean and make minor repairs as assigned; perform preventive maintenance and assigned painting projects.
Maintain hospital grounds, including up to 30 hours per week during summer months; drive the hospital truck when assigned; remove snow and ice from entrances, sidewalks, and parking lots.
Conduct security rounds of the hospital and parking lots.
Stamp and record data from the stamp machine and take mail to the post office.
Operate the emergency generator and auxiliary equipment in the event of power loss.
Conduct Fitness Center mechanical-equipment and security checks and complete laboratory runs.
Assist patients as requested by nursing; participate in phone-system power-failure procedures; assist in the storeroom as needed; replace light bulbs; and deliver linens and newspapers.
Attend mandatory in-services and other educational offerings as requested.
Attend at least 25% of monthly departmental staff meetings annually and review and initial meeting minutes when unable to attend.
Develop and implement a personal-development program using internal and external resources for continuing technical or professional growth.
Identify unsafe or potentially unsafe working conditions and make every effort to correct and report hazards to the proper authority.
Know and appropriately respond to safety, fire, security, and disaster procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.