Maintenance Technician- Plant Operations-Methodist West - UnityPoint Health
West Des Moines, IA 50266
About the Job
This position shall be responsible for the installation, inspection, preventative maintenance and minor repairs of building, mechanical and electrical infrastructure and equipment.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter.Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities:
·Performs minor repairs on nurse call systems, televisions and other communication systems equipment.
·Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the pneumatic tube system, patient beds, wheelchairs, wheeled stretchers, exercise equipment, furniture, etc.
·Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on medical gas outlets.
·Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on buildings, building and cabinet hardware, plumbing, electrical and mechanical items.
·Is knowledgeable of sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
·Displays considerable initiative and judgment involved in determining extent of repairs as may be required on all equipment and buildings selecting the appropriate materials, utilizing the most effective methods, techniques and procedures when required to complete job assignments.
·Cooperates with Facilities Manager and Supervisor and other employees to maintain equipment, parts and supplies and make recommendations to Facilities Leadership Team regarding desired changes in operation and maintenance procedures.
·Keeps informed through periodicals, books, training seminars, on-the-job training and other sources and participates in approved training programs to further job knowledge.
·Records time of day, date, hours and/or minutes and materials expended on jobs and maintains files of pertinent records on machinery and equipment through the TMA work order maintenance database.
·Observes and practices accepted procedures in the care and use of equipment and tools. Observes all safety regulations and practices.
Qualifications:
| Minimum Requirements | Preferred or Specialized |
Education:
| High school graduate or equivalent. Education and experience may be combined to satisfy minimum qualifications. | Completion of a trade school course or trade apprenticeship program is desirable but not mandatory. |
Experience:
| Minimum of one (1) year experience in industrial or commercial building maintenance techniques, or successful completion of one (1) year the UnityPoint Health- Des Moines Facilities Apprenticeship program with demonstration of mastery of required competencies. Must be familiar with building systems and equipment. | Hospital experience desirable but not mandatory. |
License(s)/Certification(s):
| Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Must obtain fire extinguisher permit within 6 months of employment. | Fire extinguisher permit is preferred at time of hire, but not required. |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| Must be self-directed and assume responsibility for timely completion of job responsibilities. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions |
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Other:
| Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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