Maintenance Mechanic

Encompass Health • Richardson, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech assists with the maintenance of the physical plant and ground to ensure a safe and efficient environment of care to serve the needs of the patients, visitors and employees. Additional responsibilities may include security and floor care as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent work experience required.
• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis and ability to push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to demonstrate safe retrieval skills from above head to floor level with objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must demonstrate the ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending positions for complete shift.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolds and be able to sit, stand and walk for momentary to extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous materials.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Meets established attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the areas of preventative maintenance, and housekeeping preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the maintenance of the physical plant and ground to ensure a safe and efficient environment of care.
• May include security and floor care as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED