Maintenance Assistant

Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Performs duties to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair functions of hospital equipment and facilities.

Requirements:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: The ability to read, write and interpret operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals is required.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: None Required.

D. Experience:

• Prior Work Experience: Three to six months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in construction, electrical and plumbing, safety and environmental services.
• Technical Training: None required.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of this job require extended

periods of walking and standing; must be able to reach with ands and arms, occasionally climb, stoop, kneel and bend when involved in repairs and maintenance projects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200+ pounds with assistance. While performing this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. Visual acuity and normal range of hearing is required with or without accommodations. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear to distinguish problems with alarms, motors, and other equipment. While performing duties of the position, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions; i.e., wet and/or high humidity, heat and/or cold, as well as sudden temperature changes. The noise level is usually moderate; however, may occasionally reach high levels. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, radiant energy, cleaning agents, chemical and other hazards as well as atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, dust, mists, smoke, gases and poor ventilation.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.