In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
MaintenanceOverview of Position:
Coordinates and participates in installation and repairs of electrical/electronic and/or mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems. Develops and applies procedures to ensure compliance with electrical/electronic and/or mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems. Evaluates systems to determine budgets and repairs. Conducts hands-on training and in-services. Works with other departments on projects and communicates progress of all projects to Department management. Estimates time and material on projects. Makes recommendations on future projects.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Communicates clearly and concisely with public and staff prior to work being performed in area.
2. Maintains, upgrades, and installs utility, HVAC, alarm and communication systems for the functionality of all departments and for the safety and comfort of patients, employees and visitors throughout the facility.
3. Works on and directs projects as assigned, utilizing others in the installation, upgrading and wiring of HVAC systems, nurse call, fire alarm and other plant related equipment.
4. Demonstrates ability to correctly respond to Life Safety and utility failures as responsibilities are outlined in policies and procedures.
5. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make appropriate interventions for problems or potential problems identified by physicians, staff, public or other departmental staff pertaining to electrical components or equipment.
6. Checks and compares costs on purchases of equipment.
7. Orders parts and components required for daily usage from approved vendors.
8. Returns purchase order requisitions and paperwork to office upon completion, documenting time and material costs involved.
9. Serves as a role model in accepting new jobs and responsibilities that support the mission of the department.
10. Works flexible hours to maintain critical equipment unavailable during normal duty hours.
11. Actively seeks performance improvements in infrastructure systems.
12. Prepares reports as required by department management.
13. Identifies ideas for modifications to policies, standards, protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
14. Communicates employee performance problems to Department management and actively participates in planning to resolve performance problems among staff.
15. Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. High school graduate or equivalency.
2. Minimum of five (5) years experience in healthcare electrical/electronic systems or mechanical/HVAC/refrigeration or equivalent certifications at the state or local levels.
3. Valid driver’s license.
4. Must pass the NOCTI – Level III competency test in area of employee choosing (HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing, or Electrical) within six (6) months of hire date into the role.
5. Ability to read and interpret codes and standards to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
6. Ability to read, write and work from blueprints and perform mathematical calculations.
7. Ability to read, write and utilize manual and computerized systems of documentation.
PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:
• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Employee may be exposed to electrical shock, chemicals/chemical fumes, high pressure air, high temperature surfaces, infectious diseases and various other hazards associated with maintenance work in healthcare environment.
2. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
3. Able to sit, stand, push, pull, bend, stoop, squat and walk for extended periods of time.
4. Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.
5. Able to work from free standing ladders.
6. Must be available for on-call work as assigned.
This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.
Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.