Environmental of Care Associate PRN

JOB SUMMARY

Assist to perform routine and preventive maintenance on machines such as fans, pumps, and motors.

Maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment. Must be flexible in work schedule; i.e., rotating weekends and shifts rotates every 2 weeks; shifts 8am-430pm rotating weekends are 2pm -1030pm week days.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturers’ specifications within scope of knowledge and/or certification.

Use hand and power tools per manual and manufacturer’s specifications.

Use precision measuring and testing instruments.

Inspect, install, repair and replace pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas and drainage systems of the hospital within scope of knowledge and/or certification.

Install, inspect, operate and repair refrigeration equipment for preserving foods, making ice, cooling water, and air conditioning the building.  Operate and maintain stationary mechanical equipment, such as, generators, and turbines, to provide for utilities such as light, heat and power for refrigeration, air conditioning and other services for the hospital within scope of knowledge and/or certification.

Drive truck to transport articles such as medical supplies and equipment, building materials, furniture and fixtures, and similar materials for hospital use. 

Repair, install, replace and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances, using tools and testing instruments to supply electrical power for lighting and equipment operation of the building within scope of knowledge and/or certification.

Construct, repair and maintain wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions and other parts of the hospital buildings, using hand and power tools within scope of knowledge and/or certification.

Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

Assist to initiate purchase orders for parts and machines with EOC Director guidance.

Maintain and care for hospital grounds.

Function as a member of the hospital fire brigade.

Perform other tasks as instructed by EOC Director.

Perform duties of the environmental associate PRN per EOC Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent, with shop courses preferable.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Mechanical background preferred, with an understanding of trade terminology.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES NECESSARY

Numerical calculations for installation and repair of equipment.

Ability to read blueprints and specifications, and ability to visualize installation. 

Motor coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools and equipment parts.

Ability to make decisions affecting installation and repairs of machinery and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Normal or corrected hearing and vision.

Ability to read and write in English.

Standing on feet for long periods of time.

Walking, reaching, and bending.

Ladders to be climbed.

Moderate to heavy lifting, with a minimum of 25#.

Grasping ability and fine hand coordination.

Pushing and pulling.

Handling of chemicals.