Maintenance Worker at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing custodial duties minor maintenance and other duties to ensure our clinics and office areas are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner. Perform building maintenance tasks and quarterly safety audits in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing, etc.). This position may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends or holidays to address emergency maintenance needs.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES and FUNCTIONS

• This position will perform the following duties while living and demonstrating the Core Values.
• Responsible to assist with outside construction bids when necessary.
• Maintain an internal facility supply inventory system.
• Complete internal construction projects within skill level to reduce outside construction costs.
• Assist with basic carpentry skills such as framing, door installation, counter or bookshelf construction, etc.
• Ability to operate snow and ice removal equipment. Remove snow from entrances and sidewalks and spread anti-icing materials if required
• Complete projects around daily operations and workflows to avoid all disruptions as possible.
• Performs minor facility repairs to included but not limited to painting, wall repair, change light bulbs, testing of equipment as necessary
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches, and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, replacing drain hoses
• Configures, installs, positions and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks.
• Coordinates and assists with departmental and employee moves
• Hangs pictures and shelving as needed
• Coordinate maintenance that is beyond the scope of general maintenance
• Cleans carpets using commercial cleaning equipment
• Strip, wax and buff vinyl flooring using commercial equipment
• Replace air filters as needed
• Completes assignments according to standard routine on a daily basis:
• Clean all glass surfaces as needed and windows semi-annually
• Clean and sanitize medical refrigerators
• Check restrooms periodically throughout day and clean/restock if necessary
• Maintain HVAC systems, periodically clean air filters
• Report/Restock any supplies that need to be replenished
• Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment
• Follow OSHA regulations

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to perform other duties as needed to address issues that arise when contracted cleaning service is not available

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years working experience in facility maintenance
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry a plus
• Ability to read, write and follow directions
• Previous experience in healthcare setting preferred
• A valid PA driver’s license
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair
• Skill in using hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and against strict time constraints
• Will be required to work some evenings and holidays