Maintenance Technician-Plant Operations-Methodist

UnityPoint Health • Des Moines, IA

87d

About The Position

This position shall be responsible for the installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and minor repairs of, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical equipment, communication systems, nurse call systems, medical equipment, pneumatic tube system, buildings, plumbing, sanitary, medical gases, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems and audiovisual equipment (televisions, VCR’s, etc.).

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year (1) experience in industrial or commercial operations.
• Must be familiar with building maintenance techniques as applied to systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, put success of team above own interest.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Observes UPH performance standards.
• Performs minor repairs on nurse call systems, televisions, VCR’s, and other communication systems equipment.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the pneumatic tube system, medical equipment such as patient beds, wheelchairs, wheeled stretchers, exercise equipment, etc.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on medical gas outlets.
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on buildings, building and cabinet hardware, plumbing, electrical and mechanical items.
• Is knowledgeable of sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Displays considerable initiative and judgment involved in determining extent of repairs as may be required on all equipment and buildings selecting the appropriate materials, utilizing the most effective methods, techniques and procedures when required to complete job assignments.
• Cooperates with Facilities Manager and Supervisor and other employees to maintain equipment, parts and supplies and make recommendations to Facilities Manager regarding desired changes in operation and maintenance procedures.
• Keeps informed through periodicals, books, training seminars, on-the-job training and other sources and participates in approved training programs to further job knowledge.
• Records time of day, date, hours and/or minutes and materials expended on jobs and maintains files of pertinent records on machinery and equipment through the TMA work order maintenance database.
• Observes and practices accepted procedures in the care and use of equipment and tools. Observes all safety regulations and practices.
• Communicates with Facilities Manager, Supervisor and co-workers to achieve understanding in a positive manner.
• May be called during off-duty hours.
• May be required to work any day of the week or any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.
• Must be self-directed and assume responsibility for timely completion of job responsibilities.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED