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 a hospital environment. The role works closely with the Maintenance Specialist and requires familiarity with hospital policies, procedures, safety regulations, infection control, and HFAP standards. Duties vary according to assignment and are performed with minimal supervision. The position includes routine maintenance and preventive maintenance; monitoring HVAC systems, power plant equipment, and mechanical equipment; responding to power failures; maintaining hospital grounds; and completing cleaning, snow and ice removal, painting, deliveries, and other support work. The Generalist is expected to use hospital resources effectively, maintain a professional and service-oriented manner, follow safety and emergency procedures, and pursue ongoing technical or professional development.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
General knowledge of light maintenance.
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.
CPR certification.
Confined-space awareness and gas analyzer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Comply consistently with established behavioral expectations.
Maintain a pleasant and cooperative service attitude toward coworkers, management, hospital and clinic staff, visitors, and patients.
Complete scheduled and assigned tasks accurately, consistently, and within prescribed time parameters.
Use department and hospital resources, including time, materials, and equipment, effectively to minimize waste and prevent damage.
Maintain a professional image, including appropriate personal appearance, uniform and visible name badge, and orderly, clean equipment and work areas.
Maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, and keep absenteeism to minimum standards.
Log time on work orders in the CMMS.
Perform daily cleaning in assigned areas, routine maintenance, and 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; and clean assigned areas.
Visually monitor HVAC systems and power plant equipment and report malfunctions.
Clean and make minor repairs as assigned.
Maintain and care for hospital grounds, including up to 30 hours per week during summer months.
Drive the hospital truck as assigned.
Remove snow and ice from hospital entrances, sidewalks, and parking lots.
Conduct security rounds of the hospital and parking lots.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Stamp and record data from the stamp machine and take mail to the post office.
Operate the emergency generator and auxiliary equipment during a power loss.
Complete assigned painting projects.
Conduct Fitness Center mechanical equipment and security checks.
Complete Lab runs and assist patients as requested by nursing.
Participate in phone-system power-failure procedures.
Help 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 to support continuing technical or professional growth.
Remain aware of unsafe or potentially unsafe working conditions and make efforts to correct and report hazards to the proper authority.
Know and respond appropriately to safety, fire, security, and disaster procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.