BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Provides day-to-day repair and preventative maintenance services on main campus - Boiler equipment, Building equipment and infrastructure. Provides services regarding the maintenance, planned interruption and long-term replacement of mechanical services. Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs maintenance on all types of general mechanical equipment, boiler equipment, infrastructure, equipment/components. Provides support and assistance, as appropriate and trains other skilled trade personnel engaged in maintenance activities as defined by previous experience, expertise, and education.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE JOB FUNCTIONS

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prompt and regular attendance at assigned facility/area of assignment.
• Ability to work all shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, 5 days per week.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk, push, climb, stoop, bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, crawl, and reach
• Ability to plan, prioritize workload, and effectively resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, engineers, contractors, staff, legal and professionals.
• Ability to analyze data, diagnose and troubleshoot complex systems and equipment.
• Ability to effectively interact with patient/customers (i.e., neonates/newborns, children, adolescents, young adult, middle-aged adults, as applicable) with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
• Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.
• Maintains and regulates boilers; observes meters and gauges to determine operating condition of equipment; checks for water, gas, and combustible air leaks.
• Cleans, paints, lubricates, services, and performs minor adjustments/repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Uses blueprints, diagram, schematic drawings, and maintenance manuals to locate and eliminate sources of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems.
• Cleans boiler rooms, boilers, and other equipment.
• Services and operates water softeners.
• Monitors service call/work order systems, prioritizes work and dispatches appropriate service personnel.
• Maintains appropriate records accurately and makes reports.
• Keeps lead or supervisor informed as to status of assignments, emergency and safety situations and other matters which may affect operation of boilers.
• Overhauls and repairs pumps.
• Performs safety checks on boilers and other equipment.
• Conducts tests of water, analyzes water samples and applies treatment as tests direct.
• Notifies department heads, nursing supervisors and other staff of power interruptions.
• Recommends more complex repairs be performed by contractors.
• Assists in training less experienced workers.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to handle a wide variety of circumstances and conditions.
• Previous experience with various boiler manufacturers, models, styles, and operation of high- and low-pressure steam boilers and applicable regulations.
• Four (4) years' experience in a large institution, commercial facility, or service company in regulatory compliance, maintenance, and contracting.
• State of Ohio High Pressure Boiler Operators License.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products is preferred.
• Proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULING

• Varied hours as required by the job (generally scheduled for 8-hour shifts). May be scheduled weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours