Maintenance Technician

Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital•Nashville, TN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work. This role involves performing general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment, which may include plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical equipment repair. The technician will also act as a back-up for the call person in case of emergency, responding timely and appropriately. A strong emphasis is placed on safe equipment handling and knowledge of tools. The role requires adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, completion of reports, and inspection/maintenance of various facility systems including emergency power, fire alarm, lighting, and plumbing. Furniture repair and refinishing are also part of the duties. The position requires the ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50lbs. Other functions and tasks as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
Must be able to climb a ladder.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.
Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinishe furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.
Must be able to climb a ladder.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.