Policy/Procedure Continuation Sheet: Page 2

Policy/Procedure Continuation Sheet: Page 2

Subject: Maintenance Generalist – Job Description

Department Maintenance

Administrator

Date Effective 05/01/2015

Director

Review Date and By:

Department Head

Developed by: Director of Facilities

Chairman

SUBJECT: Maintenance Generalist - Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To support the environment of care for patients, visitors and staff of the hospital, in a safe and orderly manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·  Ability to troubleshoot and performs repairs on all systems, mechanical, electrical and plumbing for all

Hospital facilities

·  Perform preventive maintenance on scheduled basis on assigned equipment

·  Handle all work orders received by Maintenance, and other duty assignments, in a professional manner

·  Perform safety checks and recommend course of action

·  Relieve or assist other service departments in the discharge of their duties

·  Respond to security situations as needed

·  Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies in and between hospital departments as needed

·  Performs snow removal by plow, snow blower and/or shovel as needed

·  Responds to all pertinent emergency alarms

·  Sets up decontamination showers and assists with emergency situations as directed

·  Performs basic general repairs including: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall and painting

·  Performs grounds care, including snow removal. Winter hours require flexible shifts including weekends.

·  Completes small construction projects such as framing, drywall, door installation, painting, etc.

·  Assists with coordination of construction projects

·  Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), confidential staff

and hospital business

·  Must be flexible and willing to work different shifts, rotations and call in, under pressure timelines and

with limited supervision

·  Ability to respond to an emergency need at all hours, weekends and holidays; ability to respond and be

on-site within one (1) hour of phone contact

·  Must portray a positive, courteous and professional image to patients, families, visitors, co-workers and

Physicians

·  Attend required security training courses

·  Demonstrates the ability to communicate and receive constructive feedback in a positive manner

·  Logs and documents work completed and records maintenance needs to Department Manager

·  Responsible for establishing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members

·  Age(s) of patient served and age-specific technology

þ / Not applicable

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  BGH maintains the right to establish work schedules and to be ensured of employee’s attendance when scheduled. Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality is a required Essential Function of this position

·  Take charge of maintenance department when Director of Facilities and Facilities Coordinator are absent other than normal days off

SUPERSEDES ISSUE DATE 3/93, 1/97, 1/99, 5/00, 7/00, 8/03, 06/12,2/14, 12/14

REPLACES: Changes are the result of QI activities? Yes No

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: (cont.)

·  Recognizes the important part this position plays in Performance Improvement of the on-going delivery of care, as outlined in the Bonner General Mission Statement

·  Abides by all Federal, State and Hospital laws, regulations and guidelines

·  Abides by the Bonner General Health Compliance Program

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. BGH operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The operational needs of departments and safety of patients may require that employees be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays and in any department to meet the needs of the patients.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

·  Skills:

à  Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend the written and spoken word in English

à  Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required, including email, web searches and Metasys for HVAC troubleshooting

à  Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry or painting

·  Education:

à  High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

à  One (1) year of service schooling preferred

·  License: Valid driver’s license

à  Requirements of employment:

à  Ability to successfully pass a driver’s license record background check and provide proof of liability insurance on personal vehicle is required

·  Experience:

à  Two (2) years hospital maintenance experience preferred

à  Have proficiency and/or two (2) or more years experience in at least one (1) or more of the following areas but not limited to:

Ø  Control systems, DDC
Ø  Medical Gas systems
Ø  Air Conditioning systems
Ø  Call and Alarm systems
Ø  Refrigeration / Ø  Plumbing
Ø  Electrical and Motors
Ø  Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning systems
Ø  Access Control and Locks / Ø  Engine Powered Equipment
Ø  Hospital Beds, Laundry, Housekeeping and Kitchen equipment

·  Supervisory: Yes

·  Supervised By: Director of Facilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·  If offered employment, a Functional Analysis Test will be given to determine ability to perform the Essential Functions of the job

·  Job allows employee to vary physical position or activity for comfort

·  In a normal work day, may be required to stand and/or walk for 8 hours or longer

·  In an average work day, the weight requirements are:

¬  Note: Employees are responsible for safely moving, lifting and handling all supplies, equipment and patient care needs. Safe lifting practice is expected in all areas of job performance and employees are responsible for requesting help whenever needed, regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or additional staff.

Weight Range / Not
Required / Rarely
(Explain) / Occasionally
(1% to 33%) / Frequently
(34% to 66%) / Continuously
(67% to 100%)
0 to 10 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
11 to 25 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
26 to 50 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
51 to 75 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
76 to 100 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Over 100 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (cont.)

·  In an average work day, the employee may be required to perform:

Not
Required / Rarely
(Explain) / Occasionally
(1% to 33%) / Frequently
(34% to 66%) / Continuously
(67% to 100%)
Climbing / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Bending / Stooping / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Kneeling / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Crouching / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Twisting / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Reaching Shoulder Height & Below
Reaching Above Shoulder Height / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
…….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (cont.)
·  In an average work day, the employee may be required to perform:
Grasping / Handling / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Fine Manipulation / Fingering / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Pushing / Pulling ( 75 lbs.) / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Operating Foot Controls ( 2 lbs.) / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Other / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Explain:

·  All sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, hearing) required, corrected to near normal range

·  Mental and physical health necessary to meet demands of the department:

à  Mental ability to cope with and function effectively during stressful / emergency situations

à  Remains calm, polite, and positive with others when under pressure

à  Avoids excessive use of unscheduled absences as defined by hospital policy

Environment:

à  Time spent indoors -75%; Outdoors - up to 25%

à  Temperature and humidity - normal indoors; outdoors extremely variable

à  Atmosphere conditions – odors, dusts, mists, fumes, gases

Hazards:

à  Mechanical related to equipment common to an office environment

à  Hazards are listed in MSDS which are available online or by telephone/fax

·  Machines or tools operated:

Wide variety of tools associated with maintenance and grounds keeping including but not limited to:

à  Hand tools

à  Shopvac

à  Snowblower

à  Computer

à  Mower

à  Table saw

à  Pressure washer

I understand that this job description is intended to convey information essential to my understanding the scope of the position; this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, duties or working conditions associated with the position. I acknowledge that I have read the complete job description and that I can perform all functions, skills and requirements that are stated herein.

Print Name: ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

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