Facilities Maintenance Technician - Shreveport, United States - CareSouth

Description

SUMMARY:
The position of Facilities and Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing timely cleaning and general repairs, maintenance and preventive maintenance needs of facility, grounds, and equipment


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook. Carry out the meaning of the CSMD Mission and Vision statements.

Practice a culture of safety to reduce or prevent risk of injury, claims, loss, or liability by utilizing the Risk Management and Infection Control Plan.

Perform responsibilities with a high-quality standard to yield improved compliance, quality, and patient outcome measures by adhering to the Quality Improvement Plan.

Be present and ready for work as scheduled.
Attend in-service trainings, departmental meetings, and community events.
Work cohesively with team members.
General Cleaning and MaintenanceMeets weekly with the supervisor, or as needed to discuss special needs, problems, and assignments.
Adheres to a sanitation and cleaning schedule checklist in accordance with OSHA and industry-specific guidelines.

Performs all daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning requirements, including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, cleaning wall and light fixtures/coverings, and inspection/replacement of light bulbs as needed, etc.

Maintains and sanitizes lobby, waiting rooms, and other clinic areas. Clean glass entry and reception areas of fingerprints, smudges, etc.
Clean spills and/or accidents following proper protocol and guidelines.
Executes maintenance needs from wear and tear including but not limited to patching and painting.

Be available to guide contractors, vendors and/or other staff members to areas or equipment needing preventive maintenance, repairs, or installation.

Regularly surveys facility, grounds, and equipment and report issues, as necessary.

Maintains outside of facility by raking debris and cleaning sidewalks and keeping entry areas clear of trash, leaves, with close attention to safety during inclement weather conditions.

Perform routine daily check of thermostats, air/heat flow, interior and exterior lights, etc. for proper working conditions.

Other DutiesUnder the direction of the Director of Facilities, become familiar with various checklists and log sheets for maintenance schedules of various equipment including but not limited to generators, heating and cooling systems, etc.

Ensures the security of buildings through locks and security systems at the beginning and end of each business day.
Keep the Director of Facilities, or designee informed of any safety concerns.
Responds to emergency problems if applicable to job functions.
Maintain skill and safety level to operate numerical calculations, cleaning equipment, precision tools, and manual and finger dexterity.

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, or designee obtain instructions for retrieving and delivering packages, equipment, supplies, and/or documents to and from various sites.

Load and unload if and where needed.

Performs other facilities duties upon request of the Director of Facilities or designee, including but not limited to routine and specific repairing of equipment, furniture, cabinetry, chairs, desks, file cabinets and fixtures, hanging objects, moving and assembling furniture/equipment.

Other duties as assigned.


REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

Must have a minimum of 3 years of janitorial experience in a healthcare setting; preferably one year as a supervisor or two years as a general supervisor and two years of janitorial service in a healthcare setting.

Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts.
Performs all job responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

This position requires a minimum of six months of technical training in facility maintenance experience and / or three years of maintenance janitorial experience, preferably in a private medical or health care setting (i.e., carpentry, plumbing, electronics, heating/cooling).

SUPERVISES - N/ATRAINING Relias Track A Non-ClinicalRelias CareSouth OnboardingPERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EVALUATION TYPEAdministrative / Programmatic

Physical Requirements:
Visual acuity - alwaysHand - eye coordination - alwaysLifting approximately to 10-30 lbs., Pushing, Pulling - sometimes Stooping, Bending, and Standing - sometimesWalking- frequent; short distances


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor, environmentally controlledExposure to disease or infectionsNo vibrationsExposure to artificial and/or natural lightExposure to outdoor weather elements