Maintenance Technician III

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more.

Where We Are:

The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• And much more...

Job Summary
Performs any such duties deemed consistent with the general maintenance of a healthcare facility or commercial physical plant facility and associated properties.

Job Specifications/Qualifications 
Possess a State Boiler Operator's License or be able to secure such licensing after 30 days on the job.
Five years commercial maintenance or construction start up/installation related experience.
Extensive ability for maintenance troubleshooting.
Extensive electrical/mechanical repair aptitude.
Extensive knowledge in a specialized skill including but not limited to electricity, electronics, plumbing, HVAC, telephones, telecommunications.
Must be able to make proper decisions in an emergency situation, meet deadlines, and assist in keeping the hospital operating smoothly at all times.
Must be available for emergency call at specified intervals.
High School Diploma or equivalent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties or task may be requested or assigned by immediate supervisor, his/her designee, or other management/supervisor.
-    Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment according to established procedures; inspects, calibrates, adjusts, lubricates, and repairs or replaces components.  Maintains documentation of work done on equipment.
-    Performs daily checks on all equipment and makes necessary repairs.
-    Assists in performing carpentry and painting as necessary in renovations and repairs.
-    Install and/or repair electrical systems, plumbing systems, HVAC equipment and systems, telephones and associated wiring, electronic systems, as specialized skills dictate.
-    Assists department manager in ordering materials and supplies necessary to maintain equipment and facilities.
-    Assists in heavy moving necessitated by office changes, renovation projects, and/or moving items to storage.
-    Performs any such duties deemed consistent with the general maintenance of a healthcare facility or commercial physical plant facility and associated properties.
-    Attends departmental meetings, safety meetings, and in-services as required.
-    Equipment and materials that are to be used include: boilers, generators, air conditioning units, pumps, motors, saws, drills, plumbing equipment, basic carpentry tools, basic maintenance tools, acetylene and electric welder, mowers, weed trimmers, etc.
-    Campus Security - assist Hospital staff - Security duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Essential Physical Demands -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the co-worker is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The co-worker will occasionally be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.  Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., occasionally carries up to 25 lbs., occasionally pushes up to 200 lbs., and frequently pulls up to 50 lbs.  

Work 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.

Co-workers are exposed to outside weather conditions occasionally including, extreme heat and extreme cold.  The noise level in the work environment can be high at times.  The stress level for this position is high.  Co-worker must be able to work under pressure.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 
State HVAC License, EPA Certified Refrigeration License or a Master Electrical License. 
State Boiler Operator's License or be able to secure such licensing after 30 days on the job.
SMH's FUNDAMENTAL WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

Saline Memorial Hospital Customers are everyone at or associated with SMH including patients, families, co-workers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, volunteers, vendors, and physicians. All Saline Memorial Hospital co-workers are expected to be knowledgeable and display the following fundamental workplace expectations:  

Customer Service Expectations:  All co-workers must demonstrate courteous, respectful, and kind conduct toward every SMH customer.  All co-workers will behave and communicate professionally at all times. Co-workers are expected to display ethical, moral, and mature adult behavior at all times.   Co-workers are expected to exhibit a positive attitude towards all customers in verbal, physical, and written communications.  Cooperate and coordinate well with co-workers and as a team member.          

Confidentiality:  SMH co-workers are expected to protect and respect the confidentiality of all customers' personal and private information.  This includes all forms of information:  written, visual contact, or verbal.  Co-workers are expected to display integrity, mutual respect, and trust to all SMH customers.   Co-workers should discuss, with their supervisor or the Human Resources Department, possible violations of confidentiality.  

Ethics and Compliance:  SMH requires co-workers to be lawful and ethically responsible.  SMH expects all co-workers to be knowledgeable about and comply with hospital and departmental policies, applicable state and federal laws, maintain ethical relationships with customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and others with whom they deal.   Co-workers should discuss, with their supervisor or the Human Resources Department, any activity that might create or have the potential for an adverse or unlawful transaction or event.

Work Habits:  Co-workers are expected to attend work as scheduled, unless supervisor authorizes time-off.  Co-workers are responsible for their own actions.  Co-workers are expected to be aware and attentive to work place safety, comply with applicable environmental laws, health and safety laws, and hospital policies.   Co-workers are expected to utilize their work time, equipment, and supplies resourcefully. SMH is committed to an environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination.

EEOC Statement:

Saline Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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