Sterilizer Equipment Technician - Equipment Maintenance Tech-

SUMMARY:
Maintains freestanding mechanical equipment such as sterilization, refrigeration and kitchen equipment throughout the hospital and campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. 

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards.

Performs preventative, corrective and improvement maintenance on a variety of mechanical devices including but not limited to refrigeration equipment, pumps, air compressors, sterilization equipment, kitchen equipment and HVAC equipment.

Operates and maintains a wide variety of power and hand tools.

Responds to all support requests from Building Maintenance Technician; coordinates and schedules work activities with customers and co-workers to ensure timely, quality resolution.

Supports quality improvement initiatives through team participation, data collection, process change implementations, and other activities.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:   High school graduate or GED, two (2) years technical trade school in HVAC, or other mechanical trade, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 

EXPERIENCE:  Five (5) years experience in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration service.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Possess refrigeration transition and recovery certificate.  TMC Tug License.  Ability to pass asbestos and respirator physical.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of HVAC systems and maintenance requirements.

• Skill in applying mechanical trades to a variety repair needs.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.