Job Description

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  GENERAL SUMMARY
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    Works under the supervision of the Administrative Director of Facilities. The Facilities Technician\'s primary job function is to make minor building modifications and/or improvements (i.e. add a door, move a wall, paint, etc). This may include repairing and/or maintaining hospital building using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments while following all safety precautions. Performs other duties as assigned.
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  QUALIFICATIONS
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    Education:
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      High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
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      Certificate of completion of vocational training in carpentry or related field preferred
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    Licensure:
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      BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC\'s insurance carriers)
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      BLS Certification within the first year of employment required
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    Experience:
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      Work related experience required
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      One year progressively more responsible related work experience necessary in order to gain knowledge of general construction trades and carpentry skills preferred.
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    Interpersonal Skills:
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      A moderate level of communication skills to interact with patients, coworkers, physicians, and outside professionals.
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    Essential Technical/Motor Skills:
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      Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the use of all equipment used in pertinent areas including the following: computer, multi-meters, refrigeration scales, dial indicators, and hand tools.
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    Essential Physical Requirements:
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      Stands and/or walks for a majority of work time with regular breaks when installing, demolishing or repairing. Requires use of hands for repetitive simple grasping and fine manipulation when using hand tools. Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching above shoulder level.
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    Essential Mental Requirements:
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      Has occasional contact with the customer and general public. Occasionally works under close supervision but majority of the time without the assistance of other personnel. Requires the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when observing equipment disassembling devices, making repairs, and maintaining logs.
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    Essential Sensory Requirements:
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      Good vision is required when reading blueprints and visually inspecting machinery and equipment. The ability to hear and speak is required when listening for unusual sounds and talking with supervisor and other employees to detect and diagnose malfunctions.
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    Exposure to Hazards:
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      Frequent exposure to greases and cleansers, toxic chemicals, sprays, etc. Possible injury when climbing ladder and scaffolds.
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    Other:
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      Frequent exposure to greases and cleansers, toxic chemicals, sprays, etc. Possible injury when climbing ladder and scaffolds.
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  JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
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  The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
  
  • Performs carpentry installations (cabinets/shelving/furniture repair).
  • Performs architectural installation/repair (flooring/painting/dry-walling/wall covering).
  • Follows all OSHA guidelines.
  • Communicates to all departments impacted by their work projects.
  • Performs and/or assists in constructing of temporary barriers to control dust/infection control measures.
  • Keeps all surplus material storage areas clean and organized.
  • Utilizes work order system.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Location: Southern Ohio Medical Center \xc2\xb7 Facilities
Schedule: Full-Time, Days