Maintenance Tech

Tomah Health•Tomah, WI

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech establishes preventive maintenance standards to support the care and welfare of patients, visitors, and employees. The role repairs, maintains, inspects, and operates hospital physical-plant systems and equipment, including boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, communication, elevator, and applicable medical and non-medical equipment. Duties also include building repairs and remodeling, roof repair, carpentry, grounds maintenance, and other preventive and repair work. The position includes an on-call rotation and may involve emergency response, participation on the hospital decontamination team, errands, shipping and receiving, supply delivery, heavy-duty floor cleaning, and assistance with housekeeping. The Maintenance Tech inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs systems and equipment; records maintenance and work performed; responds to and prioritizes service requests; obtains materials and documents completed work; and reports areas needing cleaning, painting, or repair to the Facilities Director. The position also supports fire and disaster responses, maintains tools and a clean work area, and follows safety procedures. This is a full-time position with benefits, scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period. The regular schedule is night shift, Monday through Friday, 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with an on-call rotation. Pay is based on experience, with shift differentials when applicable. The work may involve exposure to infectious or communicable diseases, noise, blood and bloodborne diseases, chemicals and fumes, odors, gases, and dust, and may require functioning effectively under stress.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with customers and employees.
Ability to understand and absorb new work methods.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, and with minimal supervision.
Basic reading and writing skills to interpret instructions and perform simple record keeping.
Good hearing to receive detailed information through oral communication and visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
Ability to perform physical tasks including handling objects, standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally move objects weighing more than 100 pounds.
Ability to accept potential exposure to infectious or communicable diseases, noise, blood and bloodborne diseases, chemicals or fumes, odors, gases, and dust.

Nice To Haves

Three to four years of experience with the systems and equipment described.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, adjust, and repair physical-plant machinery and heating, cooling, piping, and electrical systems; document maintenance according to schedules.
Maintain and oversee physical-plant machinery and equipment.
Repair and calibrate HVAC components and replace filters.
Participate in construction and repairs involving building structures, walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, and furniture.
Inspect, test, clean, and, when needed, repair fire equipment, alarms, switches, and sensors.
Inspect and adjust or authorize repairs to miscellaneous hospital equipment, including beds, autoclaves, centrifuges, and kitchen equipment.
Remove ice and snow from walkways, roads, and parking areas during winter; mow and trim lawns and plant and trim shrubs.
Inventory and order medical gases.
Move furniture, equipment, and supplies, alone or with others, as needed.
Respond promptly to service requests, assess and prioritize them, obtain required materials, follow up, and document completion.
Maintain records of inspections, tests, and repairs; report areas or items needing cleaning, painting, or repair to the Facilities Director.
Operate tools and equipment safely and use supplies efficiently and cost-effectively; maintain an orderly work area.
Respond to fire and disaster alarms in accordance with the disaster manual.
Train for and participate as a member of the hospital decontamination team.
Follow safety guidelines, including those concerning body mechanics, hazardous materials, and protective devices.
Participate in staff meetings and appropriate in-services; orient new staff as assigned.
Perform on-call duties, respond to emergency calls, run errands, handle shipping and receiving, deliver hospital supplies, perform heavy-duty floor cleaning, and assist with housekeeping as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.