Facilities Maintenance Technician

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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary

Provides general facility management tasks to include inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment.

Job Duties

• Performs minor maintenance of plumbing, electrical, mechanical equipment, systems, structures and other general maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Responds to trouble calls, work requests and emergency situations.
• Assists department colleagues of all trades.
• Utilizes the CMMS work order system and documents time and work completed in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with required years of experience or
• Technical School Diploma in a specific trade such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC
• 3 years experience in a related trade or
• Less than 1 year with Technical School Diploma
• Ability to perform trade skills typically associated with plumbing, electrical, and mechanical operations as well as carpentry and other general maintenance.
• Ability to read circuitry, wiring diagrams, schematics, and operations of mechanical systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply codes and standards enforced by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Computer skills to include computerized maintenance systems, building automation, email, education.
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• 2 years Healthcare facility maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of how to work in a healthcare environment related to risk such as infection control, general and life safety, and patient satisfaction.

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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