Zone Maintenance Tech

Join to apply for the Zone Tech role at MUSC Health

Job Description Summary
This is a journeyman level position in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities during peak and non-peak hours. Work involves the use of power and hand tools in maintaining specific zone assignments which covers a variety of corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive. All work is performed in accordance with instructions and established trade practices. Occasional monitoring or supervision may be necessary when new assignments are given.

All work assignments will originate from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor and subject to supervision and inspection by same or assigned subordinate. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.

Responsibilities:
Installs, maintain, and repair facility, grounds, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with policies and procedures. Inspects and operates different types of equipment to include electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems to ensure that all are functioning properly. Installs new equipment and systems. Repairs and maintains current equipment and systems as needed. Monitors and inspects work to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

Maintains and performs preventive maintenance inspections according to schedule. Documents maintenance, inspections and services performed. Accesses facilities risk for safety and informs management of potential risks. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Must possess the ability to read and interpret business or safety manual, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff.
Must possess the ability to perform basic math functions, (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) - using numbers, money and units of measurement.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish fact, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with concrete and abstract concepts and interpret verbal, non-verbal, and written instructions
Experience: Must have at least 6 months of experience in installation or maintenance of equipment in healthcare or service industry. Specialized training or certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to work indoors. Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend at the waist.

Ability to twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform pinching operations. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs.

Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.