Maintenance Technician

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The Maintenance Technician contributes to the success of patient care through the care and maintenance of the health system's mechanical systems and building structures. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of general building maintenance and repair functions to ensure the quality of the facilities within the health system. Responsibilities Include: * Inspects and maintains proper functioning of carpentry, electrical, HVAC, * Life safety, mechanical and plumbing systems at assigned work location within health system. * Evaluates the condition of these systems and determines, in conjunction with management, appropriate corrective measures. * Performs preventive and operational maintenance to ensure a functional and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. * Creates, implements and facilitates preventive maintenance schedules. * Makes cost-reduction recommendations to management that adhere to policies and procedures, for electrical, fire safety, HVAC and plumbing systems. * Performs small scale repairs to building structures, including but not limited to: doors, locks, furniture, ceilings, floors, walls repair, windows and sidewalks. * Maintains records of all work completed, time spent and materials used. * Completes work in neat and timely fashion, causing little to no disturbance to tenants. * Evaluates and reports work in progress by all outside contractors including outside cleaning personnel and security

* High School or Technical School Diploma, required. * Minimum of 7 years progressively responsible experience in Mechanics or related field. * Ability to read architectural drawings.