Travel Maintenance Technician

Purpose of Position:Provide skilled maintenance and complex repair work on the remote village clinics, hospital site, campus grounds, and limited medical and non-medical equipment.Maintenance Tech is equal to and provides the same function as the deffinition of "Maintence Engineer" as described in the NFPA and NSHC policies Procedures or Plans.Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.Essential Functions:Perform high level preventive and corrective maintenance on physical plant equipment such as HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing systems, high and low pressure oil fired water and steam boilers and water heating systems; Report equipment and structural problems and needed equipment or supplies to immediate supervisorTest equipment using safety analyzer, volt meters, ohm meters, amp meters and special hand toolsInspect, calibrate, adjust, clean and lubricate mechanical and electrical controls, valves, gauges, timing devices and meters; Provide installation and repair services on complex and major systems throughout the facility as indicated by appropriate logs and work ordersTroubleshoot equipment issues and develop correction plansTravel to village clinics to perform routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot and coordinate solutions between the Nome-based operations and the villagesTrain and mentor junior level engineers and technicians on complex preventive maintenance and repair workPerform other duties as assignedPersonal Traits:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.Required Knowledge:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.Job Specific knowledge is listed below:Knowledge of NFPA, Plumbing, Electrical , OSHA, etc. codesFamiliarity with Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, etc.Required Skills and Abilities:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: Self-starter and ability to work well independentlyExcellent communication skillsMotivation to learn, volunteer and help othersAbility to operate heavy equipment or machineryAbility to travel on short noticeMinimum RequirementsMaintenance Technician I (Grade 8)1 year working in maintenanceHigh School DiplomaValid AK Driver's LicenseOne year Vocational/ Technical College preferredMaintenance Technician II (Grade 9)All requirements of Maintenance Engineer I 5 years' experience Boiler Operator Class III HAZWOPER CertificationMaintenance Technician III (Grade 10)All requirements of Maintenance Engineer II10 years' experienceEPA 608 Certification Maintenance Technician IV (Grade 11)All requirements of Maintenance Engineer III10 years' experience2 of these years' experience to NSHC specific systems (or can demonstrate this ability from other healthcare experience) Able to fill in leadership functions when Manager of Facilities is unavailablePhysical Requirements:•Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment•Sit less than half the workday•Stand and/or walk more than half the workday•Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach•View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time•Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time•Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds•Push or pull using more than moderate force•See and hear with normal acuityWorking Conditions:•Work is conducted in an of office environment and in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances•Work is sometimes in confined spaces and in areas of high noise and/or high/low temperatures•Incumbent works with common chemicals and will be exposed to associated hazards typically found in maintenance shops•Frequent travel as needed•Travel is required via large aircraft•Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft•Work will be conducted outside in inclement weather conditionsI attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.Affirmation of understanding of job duties:Printed Name of IncumbentSignature of Incumbent DateApproval of Job Description:Signature of Hiring Director/Manager