General Maintenance Technician at Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH) in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

TITLE: General Maintenance Technician HR ID#: 01-8061-963


2nd Shift 3:30PM - 11:30PM


DEPARTMENT: Maintenance REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor


GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems supporting the hospital, medical buildings, and other campus buildings. Responds to routine service requests. Functions as maintenance shift coverage evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors, inspects, maintains, trouble shoots, resets and repairs equipment, machinery and/or systems supporting the hospital, medical buildings, and other campus buildings. These systems include but are not limited to machine rooms, HVAC systems, Fire Alarm systems, Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen, medical vacuum systems, locks and hardware, Nurse Call System and Tube System.


• Performs plumbing work to include but not limited to unplugging of clogged drains, replacement of faucet washers, toilet repair.


• Performs electrical work to include but not limited to change fuses, resets circuit breakers, and replaces light bulbs. (All other work performed by licensed electricians.)


• Repairs various types of hospital equipment and furniture.


• Replaces ceiling and floor tiles and makes minor carpet repairs as necessary.


• Documents all work requests and work performed on shift logs.


• Performs assigned shift readings and processes appropriate documentation.


• Responds to emergency codes and building system alarms.


• Responds to service request as dispatched via work order system, Voalte, and/or direct page.


• Acknowledge and silence fire alarm system, HVAC Equipment and Generator Equipment subsequent to failures.


• Provides assistance to all trades as required.


• If designated to sign waste manifests, then would attend Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA) and DOT training on a frequency as required by current law. Completes all annual hospital online training through the Healthcare Learning Center (HLC).


• Log Sheet and/or work orders must be submitted each shift as timesheet back up.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS



A. Job Knowledge and Skills: Must demonstrate the abilities to effectively communicate both verbal and written manner, problem solve, get


along with others and confront issues appropriately.


B. Education: High school or trade school graduate


C. Experience: 1-3 years' experience in hospital maintenance Apply Now