What You Will Do:

General Summary

Under general supervision, perform maintenance and construction service/repairs in two or more skill areas, including, plumbing, electrical, electronics, carpentry and heating/ventilating/air conditioning (HVAC). Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. May estimate time and material costs of various projects. Requisitions new supplies and equipment as needed.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Specialists perform multiple mechanical, electrical and/or construction duties while specializing in at least two of the following: Plumbing, Electrical, Electronics, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning and Carpentry.

• Performs journey level work in assigned trades. Analyzes and evaluates equipment, troubleshoots problems and performs repairs on various equipment systems, such as, vacuum, medical gas and control air, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning and controls, electrical distribution and electronics.
• Organizes and coordinates the technical maintenance or construction work and installation services rendered by skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers assigned to a multi trade work team.
• Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials. Ensures that assigned projects adhere to time and cost estimates. Monitors work on site and notifies supervisor of problems, scheduling or deadline issues.
• Participates in ordering and maintaining inventory and records on all assigned equipment and vehicles, as needed, in accordance with departmental procedures. Documents maintenance of all equipment and vehicles.
• Prepares requisitions and obtains materials needed to complete assigned projects. Ensures cost effective use of materials allocated
• Maintains knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and concepts including the ability to properly document maintenance activities. Trains mechanics to perform preventive maintenance properly.
• Maintains direct communication with Multi-Trade Team Leaders and other department personnel regarding job status.
• Maintains work areas so that they are in compliance with safety, sanitation and security standards at all times. Reports injuries and accidents in accordance with departmental procedures.

What You Need to Be Successful:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Work experience in one of the following areas: Electrical, Plumbing, Steamfitter, HVAC, carpentry or a certification in one of the listed fields from an appropriate technical school.
• Four years of experience in the primary trade. Two years valid technical experience in the secondary area of expertise with the ability to perform quality workmanship in accordance with accepted standards.
• No experience required if entering Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly proficient technical skills in operating shop equipment, hand tools and measuring equipment, such as, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and voltage testers. Knowledge of pipe fitting, soldering, rigging, drilling, tapping and installation.
• Effective verbal communication skills are required to work with management and clinical staff and external vendors. Effective writing skills are necessary to write deficiency reports on equipment and maintain required documentation. Ability to read complex technical equipment operation manuals.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.