Plant Mechanic- PRN Casual

WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Plant Mechanic

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assists in keeping the plant and associated equipment of the Hospital in good repair. Minor electrical, mechanical, plumbing repairs and maintenance related duties are of prime importance.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director/Manager, Facility/Maintenance

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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:

• Health Care Facility experience.
• 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.
• Monitors, tests and maintains plant equipment such as Generators, Air Handlers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, and Boilers.
• Performs minor electrical installation and repairs as needed.
• Performs mechanical repairs of equipment.
• Performs minor plumbing installation and repairs as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance to plant and other 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.