Maintenance Technician

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Position Summary

Performs maintenance and troubleshooting duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of the facility's laundry highly automated equipment. Assumes independent responsibility for the overall preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.

High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training is required

3 years of facilities and Mechanical experience is desired.

N/A

Must understand Facilities and Mechanical Maintenance, Repair, and Trouble shooting

Understand electric and electronics schematics.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and lift. Must be able to tolerate variable amounts of standing, walking and/or sedentary activity. Must possess manual dexterity to handle and manipulate equipment and appliances. Must rotate different hours, shifts, and/or assigned areas, as well as be called in during emergencies to provide adequate coverage.

Effective communication with colleagues.

Makes repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning units welding and fabricating.

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance as recommended by equipment manufacturer.  Conducts scheduled inspections of equipment.  Maintains accurate equipment down time log.

Checks and repairs equipment malfunctions.

Makes adjustments in equipment and temperature settings as needed.

Repairs doors, locks, tables, chairs, carts, conveyors and other equipment in the facility as the need arises.  Responds immediately to all alarms.

Maintains boilers and compressors as necessary.

Cleans laundry equipment, area worked in, and tools when assignment is completed; returning tools to proper storage area.

Handles all supplies and equipment in such a way as to prevent injury or harm to self and others. Willingly accepts other duties as assigned.

Utilizes lock out-tag out policies each time.

Possess the information, skill, and understanding of the work to be performed.  Actively participates in continuing education opportunities and maintains certifications, licensure as appropriate.

Abides by all safety requirements including demonstrating proper hand hygiene and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if applicable. 

Complies with all standards, policies and procedures including dress code, attendance and punctuality.  Attends required in-services and meetings and completes all mandatory competencies by deadline. Commits to keeping all patient, student or colleague information confidential and maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with team members. 

The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of the major responsibilities performed by colleagues in this position. Colleagues may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.  Variances in job duties performed may exist between facilities, and colleagues may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements Category:

Support Services

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

50 lbs.

Carrying

X

50 lbs.

Pushing

X

50 lbs.

Pulling

X

50 lbs.

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Use of Hands/Dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Extreme Cold

X

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.

Extreme Heat

X

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.

Humid

X

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.

Wet

X

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.

Noise

X

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.

Hazards

X

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.

Temperature Change

X

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.

Vibration

X

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.

Other

Positions in this category may experience any of

these conditions in his/her work environment.