Maintenance Mechanic 1.0FTE (40 hours)

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:

1.00 / 40 / 1st Shift (United States of America)Full-Time Benefits and IPERS

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the physical structure, grounds, and associated equipment of the hospital in good repair.  Also responsible for assisting with the inspection and implementation of infection control and safety practices throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.

2. Performs urgent corrective, routine, and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems as required. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and systems as required. Assists in maintaining electrical wiring and emergency generator systems as required.  Inspects and tests equipment/systems. Performs preventative maintenance duties to all physical structures of hospital and complies with all building safety codes.  This includes facility equipment and associated controls.

3. Assists in replacing, installing, repairing, and testing electrical circuits, equipment, appliances, and lighting systems.  This includes phones, phone systems, and pulling data cables.

4. Maintains routine records of all inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs performed on any equipment or system.

5. Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, removing trash or scrap material).

6. Assists with building repair and maintenance, including: repairing and installing partitions, doors, windows, furniture, and frameworks; installing items such as window shades, blinds, curtain rods, wall fans, door locks, doors and door frames, flooring, etc.; completing painting projects; assisting with roofing repairs and maintenance; and performing simple plumbing repairs and maintenance. Assists with the repair and maintenance of Waverly Health Center grounds, including completing patchwork and repair to parking lots and sidewalks; and shoveling and sanding parking lots and walkways and snowplowing.

7. Reads blueprints, interprets instructions, and prepares specifications. Maintains a working knowledge of fire alarm and signal systems. Maintains a thorough knowledge of how to use and maintain tools and equipment. Maintains knowledge of and observes safety precautions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, and Training

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess valid Iowa driver’s license where applicable.
• Experience and skills associated with building upkeep and machinery maintenance/repair preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, including the ability to organize tasks to ensure efficient completion of duties, preferred.
• Must be able to work under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, or dangerous situations.
• Must possess the ability to work on own with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting –Occasionally (1%-33%).
• Standing – Constantly (67%-100%).
• Walking – Constantly (67%-100%).
• Lifting – Approximately 50 pounds, Occasionally (1%-33%).
• Twisting – Infrequent.
• Bending – Occasionally (1%-33%).
• Squat/Kneel – Frequently (34%-66%).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.

2. The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.

3. Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.