Employment Type:

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Description:

Job Summary:

Independently performs preventative and corrective maintenance work within assigned areas of responsibility. Provides preventive and general maintenance services on hospital movable and fixed capital equipment in order to repair and prevent premature wear and malfunctioning.

Qualifications:

Education

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Associate’s Degree in a mechanical or related field

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum: None required

Preferred: Health Care Mechanic Certification or Current Mechanical Contractor’s License

Related Experience

Minimum: One year work experience in a mechanical related field

Preferred: Three or more years work experience in a mechanical related field, hospital experience preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum:

• Working knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools and the test equipment specific to the field
• Ability to follow written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken

Preferred:

• Successful completion of two-year level Health Care Mechanics Certification preferred.

Computer Competency

Shows how to use (through a competency assessment) a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical/Mental

Minimum:

• Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.

• Possess ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to interruptions and changing work priorities.
• Must be able to work while being exposed to infectious disease, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating machinery.
• Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors.
• Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors.
• Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds and on occasion up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Flexibility – Demonstrates exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.
• Accountability – Willingly accepts personal responsibility for decisions, actions, attitudes and behaviors which contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization. Communicates effectively, follows through on assignments, uses resources efficiently, participates in learning opportunities and treats others with respect and dignity.
• Excellence – Serves as a role model and performs job responsibilities to the highest standards in every situation. Delivers “Something More” that ensures a more complete and personally satisfying experience for every customer.
• Focus – Understands and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the mission and values of the organization while contributing to the overall success of the strategic plan. All actions are rooted in providing excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains or repairs the following hospital wide systems: pneumatic tube system, nurse call system, fire alarm system, HUGS system, lighting, plumbing, HVAC and medical gas systems.
• Maintains hospital equipment and systems which can include, exhaust and air intake fans, fan coil units, belts, pulleys, filters, pumps, bearings, shafts, seals, and motors.
• Performs corrective and routine preventive maintenance on hospital equipment including, but not limited to: ice machines, blanket warmers, doors, blinds, televisions, wallaroos, etc.
• Performs maintenance on all hospital lighting systems, which includes: replacement of lamps, bulbs, ballasts, switches, and outlets.
• Performs welding repairs and does general machining which can include work on a lathe, drill press, and grinders.
• Assembles and maintains office furniture including disassembly for moves and alterations.
• Determines need for replacement parts and supplies and orders as appropriate.
• Installs and maintains a wide variety of small items which can include, but not limited to: paper towels dispensers, bulletin boards, pictures, shelving units, carts, keyboard trays, and all types of furniture.

• Completes Daily Time Sheet in AIMS database to track work orders and preventative maintenance, and miscellaneous work done.
• Maintains age specific safety precautions including: No small or sharp objects or tools that may injure patients or visitors will be left out. Adequate lighting will be maintained for good visibility. Hallways and pathways will be free of debris, equipment, tools and liquid spills.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, working to accomplish team objectives and projects, and by soliciting feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Trinity Health?

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country.
• Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow! Now offering daily pay options.
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off and comprehensive benefit package that starts day one
• Benefits on day 1, no waiting period
• Retirement programs with employer match
• Student loan forgiveness services for staff and their family
• 18 Days of PTO your first year, 6 paid Holidays
• 25% discount with Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T
• Please visit http://mybenefits.trinity-health.org/advantage-health-grand-rapids to see the full list of perks and benefits we offer our colleagues.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.