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Maintenance Worker

Location: Norwalk, CT, United States

Requisition ID: 34364

Salary Range: 22.25 - 41.32 HOURLY

Work Shift: Rotating 3 to 11 , 11 to 7

FT/PT/PD: FULL-TIME

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

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Description

Maintenance Mechanic – Full-Time Eve/Night 8 rotating shifts

Work Shift: 3:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. or 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Summary:

General knowledge of basic building trades to perform light carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs throughout the building.

Responsibilities:

Electrical systems. Maintains & troubleshoots nurse call system. Electrical systems. Maintains CCTV system and ensures ALL patient service request on TV/Remotes problems are responded to within twenty minutes. Repairs plugs and cord caps. Handles all requests on shift for bulb replacements. While making rounds ensures covers are in place on all electrical boxes and puts in place Lock out/Tag out for any unsafe condition. Assist in responding to elevator service calls and making determination if outside elevator contractor needs to be called in.

Plumbing. Clears stoppages in drain systems. Repairs toilet fixtures. Replaces valves in faucets. Trouble shoots and resolves any requests of leaks in ceiling areas Secures water shut -off in the event of water leak. Familiarizes self in locating and operating. Shut off valves for main water meters to buildings and cross connect valving.

Carpentry. Is capable of basic troubleshooting and repairing of hospital beds, stretchers, wheel chairs and other mobile equipment. Able to perform minor wall repairs/patch and paint touch up. Assist in requests related to locks/keys and access to doors and lockers. While making Rounds tightens hardware and inspects ALL doors for code compliance. Replaces all stained or broken ceiling tiles as they are identified. Makes minor repairs/fixes to window blinds. Able to make adjustments/minor repairs and troubleshooting of automatic doors.

Mechanical systems. Performs PM on HVAC systems (including filter changing, belt changing and greasing of AHU's.) maintains up to date logs and record keeping to document PM performed. Adheres to established PM schedules on all equipment. assigned on shift. Operates and monitors Building Energy Management System (Johnson Control System). Especially for "alarms" on shift and takes corrective action as necessary. Completes Machine Room Rounds and records all readings on equipment in logs and notes any items identified/repaired/fixed or needing follow-up in the Shift notes. A copy of the Shift notes is to be brought to the Engineering office at the end of each shift. Updates and makes hand-off to next On Duty Engineer by briefing him on what was encountered on your shift and any "special orders" for that incoming shift. Responds to All requests regarding the Translogic Pneumatic Tube System and is capable of troubleshooting of the system.

Achieves and broadens basic familiarity with Hospital plumbing, electrical and oxygen "major shut off valves and disconnects should the need arise. (able to trace out lines, read blue print diagrams). Operates the main Chilled Water Sub Center to ensure all chillers and associated equipment are monitored for proper operation along with surgical and medical vacuum systems. Monitors and records levels of medical gas supplies on shift. In the event of a power loss. Confirms that the Emergency Generators are functioning properly and follows established procedures to support the critical areas (ie.OR's and L&D OR's, etc). Once power has been restored follows procedures for any necessary "resetting of equipment".

Code Compliance and ILSM's - JCAHO Conducts and records routine Interim Life Safety Measures during shift as required or directed. Ensures all NFPA regulations are adhered to while making rounds and performing work. Responds to and assist to ALL CODES..ie Code Green, Black, Pink, Mr. Firestone, Code 99, etc.) Uses PPE when necessary and follows safe work practices. Code Compliance and ILSM's - JCAHO In the event of a Code "Mr. Firestone" individual is to report to location of Overhead announcement and/or page and assess the situation and take appropriate action till the Fire Department arrives and then take their direction. Code Compliance and ILSM's - JCAHO Is required to work overtime, night and shift work as directed by management. Completes all mandatory safety training in timely manner and completes update training as required. Keeps all required certificates and /or licenses current. Code Compliance and ILSM's - JCAHO In the event of an Emergency- communicates in a timely manner to contact department staff as necessary including Team Lead, Functional Supervisor and Director of Facilities. May be required to work extended hours/days in the event of a major emergency.

Required: High school or trade school graduate. 3 years of experience preferred in one of the construction or maintenance trades. Thorough knowledge of plant systems and sub-systems if applicable.

Minimum Experience: three years

Desired: Working knowledge of HVAC systems, pumps, steam heating systems. HVAC and/or plumbing license is preferred. Boiler plant and machinery operating experience if applicable.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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