Carpenter

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General Purpose of Job:

Under the direction and supervision of the Construction Supervisor, the Construction and Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing unscheduled and scheduled work orders/projects on Hospital’s buildings, equipment and utility systems. Possesses general knowledge of all building trades and maintenance procedures related to the operation and construction of the hospital. Ensures efficient operation, inspection and maintenance of the hospital’s interior/exterior buildings, essential utility systems, equipment to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, facility manager, compliance manager, director of engineering, and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. 
• Uses Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document all work performed throughout the building
• Using Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to comply with PM’s: weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually
• 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.
• Performs work in buildings and other structures, roads, pathways, walks, fences, and related facilities.
• Performs work in installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, electrical, steam, heating, domestic and irrigation water pump systems, sewage roads, pathways, walks, fences, and other systems, equipment, and facilities. 
• Operates and maintains any tools and equipment that are being used in a project/job/repair.
• Transports materials and equipment to project locations; 
• Construct and remodel facilities in accordance with project requirements; assist in the preparation of engineering data;
• Repair or alter buildings and other structures such as offices, laboratories,  shops, sheds,  partitions,  from plans, sketches or instruction; construct new facilities from blueprints and specifications;
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Install, maintains and repairs buildings, utility systems and equipment as required.
• Performs such other duties as may be required in order to assure the proper operation of all equipment and utilities as needed in the daily operation of hospital systems.
• Observe and comply with federal, state, and local electric codes; establish and implement prudent safety policies and procedures; observe safety of others and recommend precautionary action if necessary while repairs are in progress.
• Provide assistance in various other areas of maintenance as required; perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance repair and construction work in the basic trades.
• May be required to utilize basic cleaning and other chemicals.
• May assist in training, assigning and checking the work of new employees.
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble. Adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary. Disassembles machines and repairs or replaces broken parts.
• Inspects completed repairs/jobs/projects.
• Ensures the condition of lighting and power panels are well maintained, that they are clean and properly labeled. Ensure that the panel directories are up to date.
• Inspect installations to ensure that electrical safety is maintained, where systems have been altered or improperly worked. Ensure that these systems are returned to compliance with the national electric code.
• Ability to use test equipment and make calculations for sizing conduit, conductors and over current protection devices. Must know how to size equipment and determine demands under all conditions.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain boilers, heating and ventilating systems, power distribution systems, refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems;
• Prepare drawings and maintain documentation of construction and alteration projects;
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair work on all types of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment;
• Maintain a moderate inventory for day to day operations. Orders parts correctly and keep up with proper paperwork.
• Ability to communicate well: must be able to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to interpret and read blueprints, specifications, etc.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve problems quickly and reliably.
• Ability to provide technical solutions to real time problems.
• May be required to test emergency generators and record keeping as per standard requirements.
• Ensures familiarization with requirements specified by TJC/CARF/DOH and other relevant regulatory agencies and organizations.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• May perform grounds keeping activities.
• May be required to assist with special events.
• Assists skilled trade workers in one or more areas performing specific or standard duties to learn new skills as required for advancement and certification.
• Keep and maintain all emergency lighting such as exit lights and signs including parking lot lighting.
• Maintain proper operation of transfer switches, generator alarm panels and assure that they are working properly at all times.
• Works with and monitors outside contractors while they are doing work in the hospital to insure the work is done in accordance with required standards.
• Monitors and reports on all project work associated with the facility.
• May drive a cart and/or drive a company vehicle to pick up supplies and/or drive to offsite properties to complete work request.
• Must maintain appropriate licensing, credentials and acceptable driving record.
• Obey traffic laws and safety procedures
• May direct helpers;
• Perform related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Five years of experience in commercial/healthcare construction, carpentry, drywall installer, frame work, acoustical carpenter.