Facilities Tech II

Overview

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.

The Facilities Technician II will perform routine maintenance duties for Medxcel throughout the assigned working location of St. Vincent's- Indianapolis, IN. While this role may work with journeyman electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, and/or mechanics, the duties of this role do not require journeyman skill sets and/or certifications. The Facilities Technician II performs more complex and difficult tasks including repair and maintenance of some non-journeyman systems. Facilities Technicians are also responsible to complete assigned safety checks and adhere to all safety regulations and practices.

“As a healthcare company we have an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of their job responsibilities, unless an exemption can be confirmed based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Submission & Approval of an Exemption does not guarantee that an exemption can be accommodated.”

Responsibilities

Maintaining Facility Equipment and Systems:

Assists with performing testing, inspection, implementation and maintenance of equipment, systems and structures

Performs assigned preventative maintenance on equipment (i.e., compressors, vac pumps, exhaust fans, air handlers, vents, fan coil units, water coolers, refrigerators, ice machines, etc.) in accordance with manufacturer specifications

Performs minor repairs and replacements, including replacing light bulbs and fire extinguishers, as requested/necessary

Receives and distributes materials throughout the facility

Performs the moving of items within/between locations and from/to storage, including furniture, equipment, and files

May perform daily rounds to provide service, repair and maintenance on transport equipment, wheel chairs; TVs, nurse call systems; medical gas outlets, alarm panels and zone valve locations and other equipment as assigned

May repair or replace faulty or damaged mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, and boiler equipment. Repairs leaking connections, fittings, couplings and fixtures, faucets, washers, seats, stems and valves; replaces spigots, faucets and valves; unstops obstructed plumbing lines and fixtures

May repair overhead paging systems; consults with customers on the operation and repair of non-life support patient equipment.

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Performs safety checks to comply with regulatory codes

Special Projects:

Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions

Assists with special projects as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Some vocational training or additional education maintenance or plant operations preferred

License/Certification:

Valid driver’s license required

Experience:

At least three years of experience in general building maintenance and/or within a specific trade (carpenter, electrical, HVAC, plumbing) required

Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Competencies:

Critical thinking skills

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to operate tools and equipment with skills reflective of vocational or trades education

Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials and tools of maintenance

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building maintenance trades

Ability to perform basic mechanical maintenance

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Must be able to work in a stressful environment

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