Maintenance Worker- Full-time

Summary

Assists in repairing and maintaining MLHS facilities, equipment, and grounds. Performs mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry work as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.

Mechanical/Electrical:

• Completes monthly preventative maintenance list on HVAC system. Communicates any repairs to Supervisor or Manager.*
• Checks pumps, motors and electrical equipment daily.
• Boiler log sheet is completed daily and signed off on per State codes. *
• Completes monthly/quarterly required tests on boiler, reports any abnormal condition to Supervisor or Manager.*
• Completes required training as determined by Supervisor or Manager on our Siemens computer control heating/air conditioning system.*
• Knowledge of function of fire alarm system, sprinkler system, nurse call system, oxygen alarms, clinic alarms.*
• Works on call hours as scheduled per Supervisor or Manager on rotating basis.*
• Completes computerized maintenance management system tickets a timely basis (daily) reporting completion issues to Supervisor or Manager.
• Works independently with little or no supervision. Manages time on assigned projects.
• Knowledge of Plumbing, Carpentry and Electrical.*
• Change gaskets on stools and faucets.
• Ability to solder pipes and other repairs.
• Install shelving, desks, television brackets and/or cabinets.
• Cleans equipment on schedule.

Safety:

• Understands and follows lockout/tag-out procedures. *
• Adheres confined space policy. *
• Understands procedures and responsibilities on drills and all codes under disaster policy and procedure. *
• Wears PPE when needed for job. *
• Reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor or Manager.

Communication:

• Effective written and verbal communication. *
• Ability to interact positively with co-workers in department and interdepartmentally. *
• Positive interaction with patients, residents and visitors. *
• Reports hazards or need for repairs to Supervisor or Manager. *

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Boiler Special Engineer's license within 90 days of employment with expectation of advancing to 1-C Boiler license.

• Minnesota valid driver's license, at least 21 years old with clean driving record.

• At least 2 years of experience in maintenance related field, preferably health care.

• Mechanical and equipment repair ability required.

• Ability to work in team orientated setting.

• Ability to stop and change workflow as needed.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Professional written and verbal communication

• Expertise with computer based data

• Customer/Client Focus

• Ethical Conduct

• Flexibility

• Initiative

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

• Stress Management/Composure

• Technical Capacity

• Thoroughness

• Time Management

• Quality and Safety focused

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Position normally Monday-Friday with regular on-call rotation for evenings and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position monitors maintenance workers as assigned by Facilities Supervisor and Facilities Manager.