Consults with the Associate Administrator on repair methods used for breakdowns and on employee grievances; consults on day-to-day activities and works with the Associate Administrator to achieve long-range goals. Assists in staffing the section including hiring, evaluation and corrective action. Can purchase equipment and supplies but needs the approval of the Associate Administrator for capital expenditures or changes in salaries. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, along with city environmental regulations, government regulations on clean air in sterile areas and fire department regulations on storage of combustibles.
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7a-4p
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Inspects work in progress and when completed. Initiates requisitions for materials and supplies. Prepares written and oral instructions regarding projects to be accomplished.
- Instructs BTNRH employees on emergency maintenance procedures, such as waterline breaks and flooding, electrical shutdown, etc.
- Reviews the workload of the section, schedules work to be done and assigns the work orders. Makes daily building rounds to check on work progress or to estimate how long a job will take. Keeps records of preventative maintenance and equipment maintenance. Trains new employees as well as cross-trains current employees.
- Provides timely repair of equipment to ensure smooth and proper operation. Implements and maintains a Preventive Maintenance Program.
- Provides temperature control to the hospital by proper operation and maintenance of heating and cooling equipment to meet predetermined standards.
- Provides clean air to the hospital by proper operation and maintenance of air-handling equipment to meet predetermined standards.
- Provides hot water and chilled drinking water to the hospital by proper operation and maintenance of water heaters and chillers.
- Ensures the hospital will have emergency power by properly maintaining the emergency transfer switches. Ensures the safety of plan equipment by identifying and correcting safety hazards.
- Assists the Associate Administrator with budgeting, both operating and capital additions, department planning, scheduling, governmental agency requirements, and other management duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to organize skills to maintain overall effectiveness in the day-to-day maintenance operations.
- Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing. Must possess the ability to deal with people.
- Ability to implement and maintain Preventive Maintenance Program.
- Ability to attend periodic seminars and belong to related associations to keep up on new innovations.
- Ability to apply knowledge of OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency and TJC standards and guidelines.
- Ability to apply knowledge of budget preparation and ability to adhere to budget guidelines.
- Ability to apply skill in maintenance and repairs; electrical, heating and cooling equipment operation; air handling operations and water heating and chiller operations.
- Ability to work weekends and evening hours whenever necessary.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing and carpentry skills required.
- Knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code 101 required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical degree in Electrical or HVAC preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a hospital setting in maintenance preferred.
- Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
- Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Heavy physical demand level: Occasionally (0-33% of shift) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling between 51-100lbs; Employees are required to ask for assistance whenever they encounter any materials heavier than 50lbs. Frequently (34-66% of shift) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling between 21-50lbs; Constantly (67-100% of shift) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling between 1-20lbs. A combination of constant standing and walking throughout an 8 hours shift is required; frequently walking (34-66%) & frequently (34-66%) standing to perform inspection, monitoring, operation, and maintenance tasks. Requires the ability to recline, sit, squat, crawl, drive, reach to floor, awkward positioning, trunk rotation, and fine motor manipulation occasionally (0-33%) to access all areas that require maintenance and repair. Requires the ability to climb ladders, kneel or stoop, balance, bend, reach above shoulder level, horizontal reach less than 18 inches, looking down, neck rotation, and material handling less than 50lbs on a frequently (34-66%) rate to access all areas that require climbing, monitoring, maintenance, and inspection. Constant (67-100%) unilateral grasping, bilateral grasping, handling, reaching at or below shoulder level to accomplish all maintenance tasks and material handling.
- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions, activities occur both inside and outside. The worker is occasionally subject to extreme cold and sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard. The worker is frequently subject to hazards including moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions to include fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to oils and cutting fluids. The worker may occasionally be required to wear a respirator.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
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