BWH Maintenance Worker
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker/Patient Transport Driver supports a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors by performing skilled maintenance, repairs, and preventive measures. Work must comply with company policy, state and federal regulations, Joint Commission standards, local building codes, and OSHA requirements. Duties may include carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, drywall repair or installation, painting, roofing, mechanical repair, landscaping, gardening, light-duty construction, and other assigned tasks. Management may adjust duties as circumstances require. The employee must complete required orientation and training and demonstrate professionalism, customer service, and the ability to interact effectively with the patient population. The role includes routine facility and grounds upkeep, responding to work orders, completing and documenting maintenance, maintaining supplies, and supporting patient and environmental safety. Employees are expected to follow confidentiality, safety, infection-control, professional-boundary, and conduct policies, and to use sound judgment in high-stress or unpredictable healthcare and behavioral-health settings.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- At least two years of experience in the maintenance or construction industry.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and read and interpret safety rules, manuals, maintenance procedures, and job instructions.
- Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, work citations, or diagrams.
- Ability to converse in English to give, take, and process information; the role involves extensive telephone use.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, multitask, coordinate projects, and record or transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to communicate concerns and observations involving patient safety to other staff.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to interact effectively with a diverse patient population, including people experiencing behavioral-health conditions, emotional distress, or cognitive impairments.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and exercise sound judgment in a healthcare or behavioral-health setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance on utilities, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, emergency, and tire systems as assigned.
- Build, repair, and maintain the physical plant, furnishings, vehicles, and grounds through routine upkeep, remodeling, and approved construction projects.
- Maintain knowledge of and use power tools, hand tools, texturing equipment, paints, varnishes, floor and window treatments, roofing, masonry, concrete installation, and related construction methods.
- Maintain the upkeep, cleanliness, safety, and appearance of equipment, shop areas, vehicles, and grounds.
- Respond promptly to facilities requests and work orders according to departmental priorities.
- Conduct inspections and services required to meet Safety Code, Life Safety, and Joint Commission standards.
- Complete assigned projects within established timeframes and communicate delays or changes to the supervisor promptly.
- Document preventive and corrective maintenance activities accurately according to facility requirements.
- Maintain inventory of materials and supplies and request replenishment as needed.
- Maintain a professional, respectful, customer-service-oriented demeanor with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Observe and report hazards, unusual behavior, or safety concerns to appropriate staff.
- Communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff about maintenance, safety, and operational concerns.
- Complete required orientation, safety training, and ongoing competency assessments.
- Follow facility policies related to HIPAA confidentiality, safety, infection control, professional boundaries, and conduct.
- Use patience, emotional intelligence, and de-escalation awareness when interacting with patients and visitors.
- Follow directions, accept feedback constructively, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Represent the organization positively through appearance, communication, and behavior.
- Exercise sound judgment in high-stress or unpredictable situations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
