At Houston Methodist the Facilities Technician position is responsible for completing basic assigned tasks by performing various aspects of work associated with their shop / department for maintenance of Houston Methodist facilities.
This position performs safety and preventative maintenance inspections and is responsible for obtaining materials necessary for job completion associated with their shop / department.
The Facilities Technician position participates in the maintenance and testing of emergency systems in the trade or job associated with their shop / department.
This position completes basic mechanical electrical and plumbing carpentry and painting repairs / requests as appropriate.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Communicates effectively with patients family members medical staff coworkers and other hospital personnel to contribute to the quality of the work environment.
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
Collaborates with all members of the team by actively communicating in a comprehensive manner.
Uses peertopeer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs entity surveillance through rounding and issuing of work orders; identifies opportunities for facility improvements providing recommendations and work orders to advance the customer experience and service levels.
- Assists other technicians and associated personnel in maintaining the operation of the central plant(s) and daily operations of the facility including minor facility needs.
- Seeks out additional information and reference materials from Senior / Lead Tech to gain clarification to make semiskilled maintenance repairs.
- Conducts basic analysis troubleshooting and general maintenance repair. Performs preventative maintenance inspections to include HVAC electrical and plumbing as appropriate in compliance with codes ordinances and statutes.
QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prioritizes work activities and maintains set timelines as necessary to optimize response time on work order trouble tickets (e.
g. average time to close tickets).
Follows department safety standards and policies and conducts all procedures accordingly. Assists with implementation and education of departmentbased safety initiatives and standards of practice.
Maintains a high level of awareness for staff in the areas of operation and uses great caution while navigating the work areas.
Competently uses tools and equipment to perform the job in an efficient effective and safe manner.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of work orders.
- Monitor the use and inventory of spare parts maintenance supplies and equipment. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively reducing incidental overtime and prioritizing daily tasks.
GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in department projects. Assumes responsibility for growth and development by participating in inservices programs and continuing education.
Completes and updates My Development Plan and discusses with management.
Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technician.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.
Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Two years of general maintenance related experience
- Health care environment preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
N / A
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Ability to complete work within designated time frames
- Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department
- Basic knowledge of trade skills such as carpentry plumbing electrical painting heating and cooling
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Performs assigned tasks efficiently and correctly through onthejob training and educational opportunities
- Ability to follow detailed instructions to complete routine procedures and / or operate standard equipment
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform Yes
- Scrubs No
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes
ONCALL*
- Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile :
Houston Methodist is one of the nations leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals : Houston Methodist Hospital its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area.
Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute a comprehensive residency program a global business division numerous physician practices and several freestanding emergency rooms and outpatient facilities.
Overall Houston Methodist employs more than 27000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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