Lead Maintenance Tech - Skilled

Responsibilities

River Vista Behavioral Health sits along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River, this brand new, 128-bed facility, will provide high-quality and advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley. The new hospital will employ more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff and administration.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and hardworking LEAD, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN to be part of our Plant Operations Team. The Lead Maintenance Technician performs a variety of tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, test and inspections of physical plant equipment, preventive maintenance and various janitorial duties, provides planning and supervision for preventive maintenance activities and labor to accomplish those tasks including but not limited to Life Safety, Environment of Care for patient areas and associated inspections and record keeping for those tasks.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Two years of technical or trade school preferred.

Experience: Must have at least 5years experience in the area of building maintenance and basic mechanical engineering, preferably in a health care facility. Must have at least 3years experience on supervising maintenance staff and department activities. Must have experience in operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment ensuring proper safety precautions.

Additional Requirements: Must have some knowledge of physical plant operations and Joint Commission/CMS requirements for record keeping. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Primary Responsibilities

• Address patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures..
• Keep Maintenance supplies and equipment safely stored when not in use and away from patient access when in use.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks of patients’ rooms, offices and public areas and perform tests and inspections as assigned by supervisor. (Clean/change air filters/dispose infectious/contaminated waste/ operate and maintain grounds neat and attractive appearance/maintain all light fixtures/perform preventive maintenance etc.)
• Use time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
• Report any situations that may affect the health and well being of patients or employees.
• Assist in assuring a safe and risk preventive environment.
• Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and Safety/Risk Management plans, policies and procedures.
• Assist in any emergencies that may arise.
• Provides training to newly hired maintenance staff.
• Oversee day to day tasks of maintenance team and provides work direction as needed.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
• Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor and Manager as needed.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of all code procedures.
• Ability to safely operate power tools needed for duties
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance duties.
• Ability to recommend/take corrective courses of action that would improve the functioning of the department’s systems.
• Ability and qualifications to operate vehicles as needed
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers; ability to read and speak English.
• Knowledge of risk and safety precautions, Joint Commission/CMS requirements for Life Safety, Environment of Care and Utilities integrity.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Ability to meet corporate deadlines.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB MAY BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

• Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week; flex hours if needed
• Ability to read, write and follow simple instructions.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment as listed below.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds may be required without assistance.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and twist.
• Ability to move continuously is required in the completion of job requirements.
• Ability to use hands in the performance of the use of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to respond to exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Ability to work under any weather conditions inside or out without regard for temperature, anytime of the day or night.

Additional Requirements

A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

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