Facilities Maintenance Tech

Position Summary: 

The Facilities Maintenance Technician supports the daily mechanical operations of the hospital, medical office buildings, physical plant and grounds by performing routine maintenance around the buildings designated during each shift. The Technician is also responsible for security during dayshift hours by locking and unlocking of buildings, security systems, and responding to Code Gray pages.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One (1) year of technical trade school or equivalent training in building maintenance

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Perform daily rounds through areas of responsibility, make repairs as required and/ or trouble-shoot equipment and/or facility problems
• Perform basic plumbing work (shutting off valves, unclogging of toilets, leaks, etc)
• Perform basic electrical work (resetting breakers, changing ballasts, light bulb replacements, switch replacements, etc)
• Perform basic HVAC work (preventive maintenance of air units, etc).
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and systems on a scheduled basis
• Consult with customer departments on equipment replacement, facility renovations and/or interior improvement
• Coordinate with vendors or contractors to coordinate necessary facility repairs or renovations
• Maintain complete documentation of work orders, status and progress

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sitting (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Standing (Continuously): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walking (Continuously): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climbing (Repeatedly): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twisting/Bending/Stooping (Continuously): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reaching Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Pushing/Pulling (Continuously): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Occasionally): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

Exposures

Tasks include frequent exposure to:

• bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.
• various chemicals, medications, and hazardous products used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and other substances.
• infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

77312500 Plant Operations (BHDH)