MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IV - PLUMBER

Performs a variety of maintenance and engineering duties for the hospital and its facilities in one or more of the following trades: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and/or stationary engineering. Incumbent may be called upon to head up a group of workers on a project, instruct other members of the department in their field(s) of expertise, and review the work of outside vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Minimum: Apprentice Program

Preferred: Trade School - Plumbing

Registration / Certification /licensure:

Minimum: Valid drivers license and maintain eligibility to be insured under the Health Systems motor vehicle liability insurance.

Preferred: Master Plumbers License or Stationary Engineers License or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum: Three years in primary trades(s) or six years general facilities engineering in a similar-sized facility.

Preferred: N/A

Other Requirements:

Extensive knowledge and skill of building trades and utilities equipment. Within incumbent's primary trade(s), is able to work independently to analyze and correct complex problems and determine materials needs. Ability to read, comprehend and transmit complicated and detailed instructions verbally and in writing.

Status: Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2. 5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)

Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2. 5 - 5. 5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)

Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5. 5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

? Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - CONSTANT

? Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT

? Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT

? Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - CONSTANT

? Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - CONSTANT

? Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - CONSTANT

? Climbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - CONSTANT

? Ladders* - To ascend and descend ladders - FREQUENT

? Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - FREQUENT

? Kneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

? Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - FREQUENT

? Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

? Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL

? Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENT

? Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT

? Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT

? Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT

? Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

? Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

?Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time -CONSTANT

? Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A

Material Handling

?Pushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away

from the person

? OCCASIONAL

? 20# - 50#

?Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards

the person

? OCCASIONAL

? 20# - 50#

? Lift* - Floor to Waist

? OCCASIONAL

? 20# - 50#

? Lift* - Waist to shoulder

? OCCASIONAL

? 20# - 50#

? Lift* - Shoulder to overhead

? OCCASIONAL

? 20# - 50#

? Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

? OCCASIONAL

? 20# - 50#

Environmental Factors

? Working alone* - CONSTANT

? Working in cramped quarters* - FREQUENT

? Constant interruptions - CONSTANT

? Working with hands in water* - CONSTANT

? Use of power tools* - CONSTANT

? Working on ladders/scaffolding - CONSTANT

? Exposure to vibration* - CONSTANT

? Exposure to dust* - CONSTANT

? Exposure to noise (constant)* - CONSTANT

? Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)* - CONSTANT

? Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing* - CONSTANT

? Exposure to slippery walking surfaces* - CONSTANT

? Exposure to solvents, grease, oils* - CONSTANT

? Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - N/A

? Working with bloodborne pathogens* - CONSTANT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

Physical

Demand

Met

Level

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary

to Light

0 - 3. 5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

Medium

3. 6 -

6. 3

House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play

with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf

(carrying clubs).

Heavy to

Very

Heavy

> 6. 4

Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing

hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

Sedentary ? to Light - N/A

? Medium* - FREQUENT

? Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A

I. Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

1. Completes routine work orders and preventive maintenance duties and responds to emergencies and call outs as needed. Trouble

shoots and maintains simple and complex systems and equipment in area of primary trade.

Meets Expectations Does Not Meet

2. Inspects facilities, grounds, infrastructure, equipment, tools and/ or vehicles to ensure proper maintenance and safety standards

are being met. Takes or recommends corrective actions as necessary. Maintains work areas in neat, clean and orderly fashion.

Meets Expectations Does Not Meet

3. Maintains records of installation, maintenance and repair orders to track activities ensuring work is documented and on file. Prepare status reports as required.

Meets Expectations Does Not Meet

4. Requisitions supplies, parts, equipment and materials for work including determining appropriate supplies and materials. Monitors

supply and inventory levels and notifies appropriate staff of need to reorder.

Meets Expectations Does Not Meet

5. Responds to emergencies and call outs as required.

Meets Expectations Does Not Meet

II. Organizational Responsibilities:

1. Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specif.