Building Maintenance Technician
MUSC Health
Summary
This is a journeyman level position in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities during peak and non-peak hours in the entire Medical University of South Carolina, Medical Centers. 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.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Maintain assigned zone which are divided into five parts: General Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Carpentry
- Answer trouble calls throughout the Medical Center, including other duties asked or assigned throughout the Medical Center
- Read blueprints
- Safety and shop maintenance
- Shop meetings and in-service training
- Professionally maintain the assigned zone of responsibility in an acceptable manner
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work outside, in all weather conditions and temperature extremes
- Ability to work in elevated areas
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to work below ground
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required
- Ability to stand, climb, kneel, bend, and walk
- Ability to handle heavy tools (i.e. jackhammer)
- Ability to lift, unassisted, weight to 50 lbs
- Ability to carry objects, unassisted, on a plane, on ladders, upstairs, etc., weighing 50 lbs. or less
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes
- Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet
- Ability to perceive colors accurately
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
- Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc
- Ability to maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered
- Ability to push or pull equipment carts
- Ability to work in a latex safe environment
Requirements
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- 3 years work experience
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and temperature extremes
- Ability to work in elevated areas
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to work below ground
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use
- Ability to stand, climb, kneel, bend, and walk
- Ability to handle heavy tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected
- Ability to hear whispered conversations at 3 feet
- Ability to perceive colors accurately
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction
- Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks
- Ability to maintain dexterity for hand tools
- Ability to push or pull equipment carts
- Ability to work in a latex safe environment
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.