Facilities Technician in Osage Beach, Missouri at Lake Regional Health System

Lake Regional Health System is looking for a dependable Facilities Technician to join our Engineering team. With our state-of-the-art hospital and network of clinics, therapy sites, and pharmacies, Lake Regional offers a wide range of employment opportunities in our community.

The Facilities Technician is responsible for performing unscheduled and scheduled work orders on Hospital’s equipment and utility systems. Conducts daily building rounds/tours and document readings. Possesses general knowledge of all building trades and maintenance procedures related to the operation of the hospital. Ensures efficient operation, inspection, and maintenance of the hospital’s essential utility systems and equipment to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and guests.

Essential job duties:

• Schedules and performs preventive maintenance, corrective, and emergency repairs on all utility systems and hospital equipment.
• Operates and maintains all physical plant equipment including chillers, boilers, air handlers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, control systems, etc.
• Documents all work performed throughout the building
• Complies with Lockout Tag-out policy when working on equipment and utility systems.
• Schedules and ensures work is done in keeping with the department objectives and responsibilities.
• Performs general building repairs, painting/patching, plumbing, lights, minor electrical troubleshooting, and repair
• Ensures that mechanical areas are clean and a safe working environment.
• Ensures timely and cooperative inter-and intra-departmental relationships and communications throughout the hospital and the system and with individuals external to the hospital and system.
• Responds to emergencies involving essential utilities and equipment immediately during working hours and remains onsite until emergency has been resolved.
• Acts as a member of the Facility Engineering On-call service team responsible for responding to all after-hours building emergencies during the assigned week.
• Follows all hospital and system policies and procedures.
• Keeps the Manager of Facilities Maintenance appropriately informed about all significant issues and problems and seeks counsel when necessary.
• Ensures familiarization with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards, including those governing professional practice.
• Works with and monitors outside contractors while they are doing work in the hospital to ensure the work is done in accordance with required standards.
• Maintains the necessary parts and supplies to ensure equipment is repaired in a timely manner.
• Ensures familiarization with the hospital and departmental safety plan and executes all job responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements:

• GED or High school diploma
• One year of specialized training or experience in commercial building maintenance.
• Vocational training and certificates in applicable building trades (Carpentry, Electrical, Electronics, HVAC, Locksmith, and Plumbing) preferred.
• Influenza vaccine required

Additional certifications may be required for this position and will be coordinated by Lake Regional as a part of your ongoing training and development. Please contact your recruitment team for more details.

Lake Regional offers a competitive compensation package that includes excellent benefits.

If you’d like to be a part of a team setting that fosters excellence, apply now!