Primary Location:

University Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Provides general maintenance all UofL Health buildings. Requires multiple skills including mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Must demonstrate excellent team skills. Assist with routine maintenance of department.

Essential Functions:
Under the direct supervision of a Supervisor/Lead Mechanic, this position will provide a safe campus, including:
• Corrects and repairs minor plumbing problems, to include flush valve, drain stoppage, faucet and shower repair and replacement
• Corrects med gas valves leaks by rebuilding front bodies as required
• Correct and repair minor electrical problems such as ballast, receptacle and light switches
• Assists other skilled workers and performs general maintenance work as requested
• Dismantles equipment to clean, replace and/or repair

Other Functions:
• Assists other skilled workers and performs general maintenance work as needed
• Responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance of all assigned equipment utilizing a data-based work order management system
• Responsible for maintaining of parts materials and supplies to perform daily job function
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Job Requirements
(Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)
Education:
• High School diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
• Apprentice program (preferred)
Experience:
• 2 - 5 years general maintenance (required)
• 2 - 5 years hospital maintenance (preferred)
Licensure:
• Current Valid Driver’s License must be maintained (required)
• HVAC or Plumbing Journeyman (preferred)
Certification:
• EPA Technician Certification (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:
• Time management skill, able plan work and priorities
• Strong relationship building skills
• Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully. Be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions
• Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources
• Must be detailed oriented and has ability to check own work for accuracy and quality
• Must be able to problem-solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed
• Great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to adjust and change-rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished
• Must have the ability to problem solve and come up with a solution
• Capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Language Ability:
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common and industry- related documents
• Must have the ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from patients, families, UofL staff and the general public
Reasoning Ability:
• Able to critically think through complex situations and process improvements
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions
• Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results
Computer Skills:
• Basic work knowledge of computers (email)
• Specialized programs (data-based work order management system)

Additional Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

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