? (30%) Safety and Security. The Maintenance Mechanic/Security personnel ensures the safety of patients, visitors and staff and intervenes when incidents occur by, including, but not limited to: internal and external security rounds scheduled at various times to secure the facility and surrounding grounds; logging any occurrences out of the ordinary in an irregularity report to be given to the Director of Plant Operations; appropriately deescalating volatile situations within the Hospital and notifying local police if necessary; maintaining that all mechanical equipment, tools and supplies are properly secured for the protection of patients, general public and fellow employees; safely managing all chemicals and referencing SDS sheets for exposures.
Educational Requirements:
? Required:
? High school diploma or GED.
? Preferred:
? Graduate of a trade school strongly preferred
Licensure/Certification Registration Requirements:
? Required:
? Valid and unrestricted New York State Driver License.
Required Experience:
? Required:
? Experience in basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing and carpentry required.
? Preferred:
? Advanced skills in building trades or construction preferred.
Complexity of Work:
Must conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner; maintain good rapport with fellow workers, supervisors, administrations, nursing staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel; must be relied upon to work independently and unsupervised exercising good judgment; verbal and written abilities are required to accept and comprehend orders; must complete tasks despite frequent interruptions.
Population Served:
Physical Requirements:
? Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and lifting is required. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force is required frequently. Substantial movement of the wrists, hands and fingers is frequently required. Must be mechanically inclined with good hand/eye coordination. The degree of color, depth perception, and field of vision required for this position is that for use with those whose work deals with machines, devices and instruments where job is at or within arm’s reach.
Typical Environmental Exposures:
Personal Protective Equipment:
Use of hand-washing techniques is required prior to and after contact with potentially contaminated equipment, biological/chemical materials or environmental surfaces. Annual flu vaccination or, alternatively, the use of surgical masks required to reduce the transmission of influenza. Safety glasses and hearing protection to be used in appropriate circumstances. Outwear to protect against the elements when working outside.
Confidentiality/Privacy Requirements:
Description of level of access, disclosure or handling of protected health information and confidential business information as an authorized aspect of the job.
