Laborer

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Performs general maintenance, repair and inspection of hospital systems along with equipment to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the patient and staff. Responsible to adhere to all applicable maintenance and repair work practices, quality standards, and policies in accordance with building structure and plant equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Formal training beyond high school (i.e., technical school, apprenticeship, or college)

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) year experience in building maintenance

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Demonstrates thorough knowledge, repair, inspection use of hand tools and power tools commonly used in building maintenance and plant repairs.
2. Demonstrates thorough knowledge, repair, use, and the instruction in the use of measuring devices such as rulers, calipers, dividers, micrometers, gauges, etc.
3. Demonstrates ability to effectively use and instruct in the proper use of test equipment required for building repairs and maintenance (i.e. VOM/Ohm Meter, electronic receptacle analyzer, safety testing equipment, infrared devices, etc.).
4. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of repair procedures practices related to drywall, wall coverings, carpentry, plumbing devices, electrical work, painting, door hardware, lock cylinders, drain blockage, and general building and machine repairs as monitored by managers and team leaders.
5. Demonstrates basic knowledge and proper compliance procedures of Plant Safety Practices (i.e. safety glasses, S.D.S., lockout, OSHA, NFPA 99, NEC, Hazardous Communication, Infectious Control, and JCAHO standards).
6. Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proper safe use of general maintenance chemicals and liquids (i.e. solvents/paints, drain openers, degreasers, etc.).
7. Demonstrates understanding of welding technique and practices.
8. Demonstrates a general knowledge of storeroom inventory and inventory control procedures.
9. Respond to trouble calls through the Facilities Engineering dispatcher and routine work orders.
10. Assist Facilities Engineering technicians with preventive maintenance work orders on building systems and equipment.
11. Demonstrates knowledge pertaining to the operation of the fire alarm system (i.e. pull stations, re-set procedures, zones, elevator functions), during normal and activation alarm conditions.
12. Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the plumbing system (i.e. main valves, zone shut-off valves one-line diagrams, hot and cold domestic loops, and etc.).
13. Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the nurse call system (i.e. master station, patient stations, pillow speakers, and etc.).
14. Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution system (i.e. main switchgear and sub-stations, transfer switches, one-line diagram, panel identification, and etc.).
15. Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the patient care equipment.
16. Assures the technical competence in the Facilities Engineering field by attending in-services, reading trade literature, and schools.
17. Completes specific TPC training courses, as documented on training records. Participates in on-the-job training.
18. Provides on-the-job training for the technician assistant in regard to systems, policies and procedures, safety precautions, and proper working practices.
19. Ensures technician assistant is performing in a cost effective and efficient manner.
20. Demonstrates knowledge of the Hospital’s cost reduction goals and promote ways to achieve cost saving recommendations in the Facilities Engineering department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

1. Must have the physical capability to stand, walk, reach, climb, ascend/descend stairs and ladders, for a maximum of six (6) to eight (8) hours.
2. Must have the physical capability to lift and/or carry 1‑15 pounds for a maximum of six (6) to eight (8) hours and 15 to 60+ pounds for a maximum of two (2) hours.
3. Must have the physical capability to push and/or pull 1‑15 pounds for a maximum of six (6) to eight (8) hours and 15 to 90+ pounds for a maximum of two (2) hours.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Uses proper precautions in the performance of duties in which the following exposures may occur:  temperatures above 100~F and/or below 45~F for sustained periods; heights above 6 feet, i.e., ladders, scaffolding, etc.: vibrations; skin and/or lung irritants such as solvents, paints, lubricants, etc.
2. Appropriate dress for above-mentioned exposures is required.
3. Use of Safety equipment is required.
4. Use of protective wear, such as goggles, gloves, boots, masks, etc., is required.
5. Corrects and reports any equipment related conditions which may compromise patient or staff safety and efficiency.
6. Respond to trouble calls through the Facilities Engineering dispatcher and routine work orders.
7. Must complete vision screening test for near and far vision. Must screen 20/40 or better or will be referred to the Eye Center.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 

1. Knowledge of the computer maintenance management program for tracking history used in the performance management process.
2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, shop drawings, specifications, schematics drawings, etc

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital

Cost Center:

606 STJ Facilities Engineering

Address:

1 Amalia DriveBuckhannonWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.