Full-time Maintenance Technician

Lexington Regional Health Center•Lexington, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lexington Regional Health Center is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join their Plant Operations Department. This non-exempt position reports to the Director of Plant Operations and is responsible for the general maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the health center's facilities and grounds. The role involves a variety of tasks to ensure a safe, functional, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

Ability to read equipment manuals, contractor agreements, and maintenance documents, typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
Current Nebraska driver's license.
Ability to maintain, repair, and inspect health center properties, equipment, and vehicles with reasonable effectiveness.
Ability to operate various machinery, health center equipment, and operating systems such as generators, boilers, air conditioning, and alarm panels.
Analytical ability to evaluate the physical plant and equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs.
Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Communication skills necessary for maintenance reports, vendor correspondence, following instructions, and discussing issues with contractors.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution protocols and their application.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience and/or specialized training in the maintenance, operation, repair, and inspection of institutional heating, cooling, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

Consult with the Director of Plant Operations to determine optimal repair mechanisms for complex issues.
Maintain and inspect heating, cooling, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, and mechanical equipment, including routine tasks like changing filters and belts, and cleaning coils and pumps.
Maintain health center grounds, including snow removal, sprinkler repair, weed control, and tree trimming.
Accompany inspectors, surveyors, and contractors during reviews and repairs of physical and non-clinical equipment.
Keep accurate maintenance records of all work performed.
Maintain up-to-date equipment manuals by contacting vendors for updates and conducting computer searches.
Transport linen, food carts, and other items between various health center properties.
Ensure patients and visitors adhere to current infection control guidelines.
Ensure the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Safely handle the bagging, disposal, and packaging of biohazardous waste.
Perform duties that may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as lacerations or handling contaminated items.
Maintain patient and staff safety using patient safety tools like Teamstepps and Just Culture.
Attend the assigned work location regularly.
Perform all other duties as assigned.