Maintenance Mechanic

WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Mechanic - Project Team, OPERS Retirement Eligible

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assists in keeping the physical structure and associated equipment of the Hospital in good repair. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing and maintenance repairs related duties are of prime importance.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director/Manager, Facility/Maintenance

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

- High School Diploma or GED. - 3-5 years’ experience in general mechanical maintenance. - Strong fundamental mechanical ability. - Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. - Ability to occasionally work at heights greater than 20 feet. - Valid Ohio Driver's License. - No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

- Extensive commercial experience working with both high- and low-voltage electrical systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. - Strong working knowledge of DNV, CMS, and NFPA requirements. - 2-year technical degree. - Clean driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position may be:

- Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipment. - Exposure to dust, variable temperatures, and long or varied hours (due to emergencies). - Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete tasks. - Subject to Short Term Hours Reduction according to policy.

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RESPONSIBILITES:

- Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure. - Performs minor electrical installation and repairs as needed. - Performs basic carpentry as needed. - Performs mechanical repairs of equipment. - Performs minor plumbing installation and repairs as needed. - Performs preventative maintenance to buildings and equipment as required. - Maintains departmental equipment, and material inventory. - Responsible for all house wide and departmental polices/procedures. - Ability to respond to all emergency codes. - Performs other duties as assigned. - Follows Appropriate Service Standards. - Participates in departmental meetings and training as required.

Customer Service

- Displays positive attitude. Treats others with honesty and respect. Speaks positively in all customer interactions internal and external. - Assess customer satisfaction when interacting with customer and use appropriate chain of command for unresolved issues or problems. - Use face to face resolutions (crucial conversations) to intervene with patients or staff in situations where customer needs have not been met to determine a positive, mutually agreeable resolution.

Leadership

- Embraces teamwork. - Accepts and responds to change productively, while maintaining a positive attitude. - Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior and competence in job duties. - Demonstrates basic conflict resolution skills.

Communication

- Maintains awareness of verbal/ non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and families. - Maintains patient confidentiality in all communication interactions; written, verbal, electronic and digital. - Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team. - Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations. - Demonstrates acceptance of supervisory authority, guidance and instruction. Follows appropriate chain of command. - Reports equipment observations and specific problems appropriately.