Plant Operations Technician

IRAAN GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Iraan, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform preventive maintenance and repairs as necessary, complete facility work orders, plan and complete minor construction, assist and recommend purchases of supplies and equipment, and other grounds functions for all hospital facilities up to and including main hospital, wellness center, and rental properties. Complete documentation as necessary. Assist outside contractors as required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Must be in possession of a valid Texas Driver’s license and provide proof of valid auto insurance.
Ability to organize tasks and work independently to include good reasoning and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with coworkers, employees, and officials in other departments.
Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and orientation to the job.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers, rapidly and accurately and handle precise movements.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet with each other in response to visual stimuli.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed.
Ability to understand the meaning of words and respond effectively.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to include legible handwriting.
Knowledge and ability to properly use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment essential to the job function.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the facility
Good verbal communication skills
Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices
Ability to follow directions

Responsibilities

Perform all preventative maintenance of facility’s heating, cooling, air conditioning, refrigeration, vehicles, life safety equipment, medical gas systems, and other related equipment.
Perform necessary repairs, as able, to the facility’s heating, cooling, air conditioning, refrigeration, vehicles, life safety equipment, medical gas systems, and other related equipment.
Perform scheduled inspections or maintenance on all equipment, buildings, and systems assigned to the Maintenance Department and document accordingly.
Keep maintenance areas in good order. Assist in maintaining supply levels. Purchase minor supplies and equipment with approval from Supervisor.
Advise Supervisor or designee when outside contracting assistance is required.
Complete work orders or other work as assigned and document appropriately. Contact person requesting repair, verify repair or problem, and notify person of completed work.
Treat medical waste as trained. Maintain medical waste treatment and storage areas. Dispose of treated waste as per regulations.
Perform snow removal and other ground duties as required, including but not limited to, mowing, weed eating, edging, tree trimming, and rock bed upkeep.
Check operation of company vehicles, procure fuel, and arrange for outside maintenance or repairs when necessary.
Maintain, repair, and replace light bulbs and light fixtures as necessary.
Perform minor plumbing repairs and replace and install plumbing fixtures, lavatories, and toilets as able.
Analyze and correct electrical problems and repair, replace and overhaul electrical equipment and controls as able in accordance with applicable building codes and facility and regulatory safety procedures.
Utilize and operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to complete assignments/maintenance. Maintain tools and equipment in a clean, safe, and usable manner.
Notify Supervisor or designee of potentially dangerous or hazardous equipment, systems, or building problems. Correct, as able, or remove the dangerous or hazardous equipment, systems, or building problems from service and placards as appropriate when repairs cannot be completed to satisfactorily remove the danger or hazard.
Perform carpentry work required in the maintenance and construction of plant, office buildings, and equipment. Procure and maintain construction materials. Maintain construction areas in accordance with life safety and applicable regulations, and when complete, leave area in a safe and attractive manner.
Maintain waste receptacles, trash bins, and waste receptacle areas outside the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
Store chemicals, fuels, compressed gasses and paint in a safe manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Be available to take call as assigned and respond to the facility within 30 minutes.
Be available to work beyond normal work hours as needed.
Perform Supervisor’s duties in his/her absence or as assigned by Supervisor or Administrator.
Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of patient and employee information.
Responsible for working in a safe manner in patient care areas to not cause a disruption of patient care services or expose patients to unsafe conditions.
Attend and participate in all in-service education as required.
Complete annual employee health requirements in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Supervisor or Administrator.