Maintenance Technician
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Coaldale
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Maintenance Technician inspects, tests, maintains, installs,
repairs, and modifies systems, equipment and structure within the
hospital. The intent of this job description is to provide a
summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position
and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the
work requirements that may be inherent in the position.JOB DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Inspects, tests, maintains, installs, repairs, and modifies
systems, equipment and structure within the hospital. If additional
craftsmen are required, the mechanic monitors, and coordinates the
work to completion.
Performs preventive maintenance as assigned on systems, equipment,
and structure within the hospital. Works with the supervisor in
establishing new preventive maintenance routines and modifying ones
in that zone.
Communicates and works directly with supervisory and management
personnel, nurses, patients and other staff on a daily basis to
ensure that optimum patient care and business environment is
provided. Maintains good public relations by responding
professionally to their needs and keeping staff informed regarding
the status of requested work.
Performs work in accordance with local, state, and national code
compliance in his/her zone and reports violations directly to the
supervisory and management personnel in Engineering. Uses hand,
power, and technical related tools and test equipment.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the
Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of
employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate
reporting requirements.
Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of
Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and
external).
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as
appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement,
Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through
the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures,
processes and practices. - Accurately documents task completion
utilizing computerized maintenance management system.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding
attendance and dress code.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- - - - - - 1. - Other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Requires standing for up to eight (8) hours per day and walking for
up to four (4) hours - - per day, sitting for extended periods of
up to two hours, lifting loads of up to 60 lbs., pushing loads of
up to 300 lbs., bending, crouching, reaching, twisting, climbing
(stairs - - - - - - - - - - and ladder), and manual dexterity to
make equipment repairs. - Seeing as it relates to normal vision,
and hearing as it relates to normal hearing.
POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS:
Cuts or punctures and confinement to small spaces. - Risk minimized
by user's awareness of MSDS. - Individual shall follow all safety
rules pertaining to working with electricity and moving
equipment.
Employees who work in patient care areas where they may have
potential exposure to patients with suspected or proven
tuberculosis (TB) must have the ability to wear a particulate
respirator and be fit-tested in compliance with the current
recommendations from the CDC (enforced by OSHA) or must provide
physician documentation as to the inability to wear a particulate
respirator.
SPECIFIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE:
Masks, Gloves, Clothing, Goggles, Eye Shields, Face Shields,
Hardhats,Ear Plugs, etc.
MOST COMPLEX DUTY IS:
The inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of systems,
equipment and structure within the hospital. Communication with
nursing staff, patients, and supervisory and management staff.
SUPERVISION (RECEIVED AND/OR GIVEN):
Receives work without direct supervision. Must possess the ability
to make decisions and proceed on his/her own initiative in
compliance with policies, practices, and procedures prescribed by
management.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Must possess good communication skills in both listening and
interpreting verbal and written instructions as well as conveying
necessary information to appropriate individuals and
departments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess the ability to contribute, standardize and implement
those ideas or effortsthat will have a positive effect on the
Department and/or Hospital.
Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver's License accepted by
the Network insurance carrier and a good driving record.
Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws
while operating hospital vehicles.
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EDUCATION:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate
(G.E.D.)
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years' experience in one or more trades found in the
Engineering Department preferred. - Technical school certification
may be substituted for up to 18 months experience.They include
electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry or electronics.
Valid state issued motor vehicle license.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Normally Day Shift. -Required to fill-in and/or have short notice
regarding changes inschedule to accommodate staff absence due to
vacation, sickness, etc.Please complete your application using your
full legal name and -current home address. -Be sure to -include
-employment history for -the past seven (7) years, including your
present employer. - Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a
current resume, including all work history, education, and/or
certifications and -licenses, if applicable. -It is highly
recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of
submitting your first application. -Thank you for your interest in
St. Luke's!!
Keywords: St. Luke's University Health Network, Jersey City , Maintenance Technician, Engineering , Coaldale, New Jersey
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