The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to; providing supervision and assistance to staff in using validated mechanical, technical, physical, communication skills and experience in order to maintain a safe reliable and comfortable health care environment. Supervises the distribution of work to line staff in carrying out the daily corrective and preventative maintenance routines of the department and facilitates the work of various trades to provide for the installation, repair and maintenance of the entire facility equipment and systems and performs the same as required.
Investigates parts and supplies needs and communicates with the requesting departments to facilitate the implementation of projects and routine work requests. Effectively communicates repair and maintenance issues to the Operations Manager to anticipate possible equipment failure issues. Effectively creates and maintains the work force schedule to meet the demands of the facility within budgetary allocations.
Understands and stays abreast of current technological and code requirement issues in order to make the best positive contribution to patient care. Supervises the implementation of projects and aides in the education and training of all line staff, and performs other functions that may be assigned. Responsibilities (25%) * Leadership: Leads by example.
Behavior is consistent with expectations. (25%) * Communication and Cooperation: Communicates concern and sensitivity to the needs of peers. Provides effective feedback.
Communicate openly and freely with all employees in the hospital. Fosters cooperation and coordination of services among employees and departments. (25%) * Safety: Staff is oriented to department specific safety concerns in compliance with external regulations where applicable.
Annual safety survey is reported timely to Safety Committee. Unsafe conditions are addressed promptly. Organizes and conducts appropriate facility drills.
(25%) * Financial: Implements daily work activity within the guidelines of the department budget. Assists department Manager in projection for annual budget. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides department staff education in Department/job specific skills and techniques. Presents departmental education sessions on facility, equipment and security issues. Provides technical demonstrations of work techniques for departmental staff.
Quality: Maintains effective quality management/improvement program to measure, assess and improve services of the department. Supports the Why- Program. Participates in interdisciplinary performance improvement activities.
Performs and supervises the performance of all aspects of facility repair and maintenance in accordance with applicable standards: Performs and supervises all aspects of plumbing and piping and is able to demonstrate appropriate techniques to line staff. Performs and supervises all aspects of carpentry is able to demonstrate appropriate techniques to line staff. Performs and supervises all aspects of Mechanical systems repairs and maintenance and is able to demonstrate appropriate techniques to line staff.
Performs and supervises all aspects of HVAC and building security systems and is able to demonstrate appropriate systems operations to line staff. Maintain knowledge of facility systems to aid all staff in trouble shooting problems and understands the repair responsibilities of outside vendors on key equipment. Responsible for maintaining worker safety: Keeps staff aware of safety procedures and makes changes when unsafe conditions exist.
Responsible for facility security: Responds to emergency fire situations, disaster situations, code atlas, non-emergency code man, Dr. Green, and Dr. Kid pages.
Supervises and installs new equipment and systems: Reviews manufacturers’ requirements to perform modifications to existing services using various skills from drawings, specifications and work orders and communicate installation provision to line staff. Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies: Possesses an understanding of infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Maintains the standards of the infection prevention and control policies. Implements and maintains isolation techniques per policy. Follows hand hygiene policies and utilizes personal protective equipment as required.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. Certifications and Licensures DRIVERSLIC - Drivers License Required Equivalent Experience Required Education
Associates Degree Comments: Associates Degree OR State Issued Journeyman Licensure is required. Must obtain Associates degree within 4 years of hire or transfer into role OR maintain state issued journeyman licensure. Applicable trade school education desirable.
High School Diploma or GED Comments: Two to three years' experience in operation and programming of Building Automation, Fire Alarm, HVAC, and electrical/electronic control systems is required. Associate's degree in the related field and three to five years' experience in design, installation, start-up, maintenance, operation, and testing of these systems is preferred. Other Information EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS Applicable trade school education desirable.
Minimum of four (5) years health care experience and associate degree or journeyman license. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
MECH or CHFM certification and/or accepted licensure preferred. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the
- . Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium . Must be able to occasionally (0
- 33% of the workday) lift or carry 21
- 50 lbs., frequently 34
- 66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67
- 100% or the workday) 10 lbs.