Job Description

​ Shift: Second Shift with Rotating Weekends.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Supervises the repair and maintenance of all aspects of facility operations. Responsible for installation and repair of hospital required components other than biomedical and technical equipment, ensuring 24-hour continuous operations for Parkland.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• Must have six (6) years of experience working with the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment, to include supervisory experience.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for the experience requirements.

• Prefer experience in a complex healthcare facility.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have a Texas Class C Driver's License.

Required Tests for Placement

• None.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be insurable and have access to an automobile.

• Must be able to interpret and communicate technical manuals related to maintenance to hospital staff members.

• Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications for installation and equipment maintenance.

• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

• Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate effective supervisory skills and techniques.

• Must be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, and stand for extended periods, climb ladders, and crawl into confined spaces.

• Must be able to prepare estimates for work required.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees, making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.

• Supervises the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment (rolling stock, and general hospital required equipment), other than biomedical equipment, ensuring around the clock operations in order for the hospital to provide continuous patient services. Monitors maintenance program and updates as needed. Performs routine inspections of work in progress to ensure proper and timely completion. Utilizes available resources to ensure prompt and efficient services to Parkland.

• Develops and updates preventive maintenance plan ensuring implementation and carry through of program. Conducts routine inspections (including elevators, escalators, and automatic doors), checking for needed repairs and avoiding down time. Maintains records of equipment that are reaching the end of their useful life for budget planning purposes. Demonstrates logical and systematic planning of outages in order to minimize downtime, risk, and inconvenience to Parkland.

• Requisitions and distributes supplies, equipment, and replacement parts for repairs and maintenance work orders for work to be completed as needed.

• Assists with developing, implementing, monitoring, and revising annual goals and objectives for the repair & maintenance area, that support the missions and objectives of Parkland.

• Maintains a positive working relationship with management, vendors, and other hospitals employees, in order to ensure effective departmental operations.

• Monitors annual budgets to ensure the repair and maintenance area has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.