To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering / Manager, this position performs a variety of diversified duties primarily in facility maintenance in the areas of bed and rolling stock repairs performs medical gas inspections and repairs. Maintain a working knowledge of building components and State, local fire codes including JCAHO requirements in order to facilitate the efficient planning and execution of all maintenance and projects knowledge. Will perform a variety of diversified duties as needed primarily in facility maintenance, performs various maintenance assignments and assists other maintenance personnel in the repair and maintenance of physical structures, equipment and fixtures of the hospital. Ground keeping duties and maintain hospital aesthetics.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• 1.1 Maintains a preventive maintenance program throughout the hospital complex on patient room's.
• 2. RESPONSIBILITIES/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• 2.1 Collaborates with maintenance department personnel to solicit expertise of required crafts necessary to complete assigned projects. Assists other trades as required. Performs visual inspections of facility during daily schedule for problems. Will take initiative to perform corrective action or submit corrective work order. Assists with snow removal, as necessary.
• 3. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
• 3.1 Reports to Engineering Manager any violation of OSHA Regulations.
• 4. SAFETY
• 4.1 Assure the safety of patients, staff and visitors through enforcement of department safety policies and procedures. a. Adheres to safety requirements when performing job using the following safety equipment: 1. Safety Eye glasses 2. Dust Mask 3. Surgical Mask 4. Gowns 5. Back supports
• 5. ADDITIONAL TASKS:
• 5.1 Performs any additional assignments as required by the Engineering Manager.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years experience in trade or Hospital maintenance experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Interpret blueprint drawings and sketches. Design and fabricate. Ability to communicate and collaborate with all hospital personnel. Ability to direct, assign and motivate work groups. Successful completion of the following training courses (not limited to): 1. Fire Safety 2. Bloodborne Pathogens 3. Right-To-Know 4. Chemical Hygiene 5. Infectious Control

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds (rarely over 100 pounds) Visual requirements required as follows: 1. Close Vision 2. Distance Vision 3. Color Vision 4. Peripheral vision 5. Depth Perception 6. Ability to Adjust Focus The following physical activities are required during the course of the job: 1. Stand, Walk 2. Uses Hands to Finger, Feel, Reach with Hands & Arms, Climb or Balance 3. Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl 4. Talk or Hear 5. Taste or Smell Ability to withstand the following environmental conditions (or exposure to): 1. Outdoor Weather Conditions 2. Extreme Cold (non-Weather) 3. Work in High Precarious Places 4. Risk of Electrical Shock 5. Risk of Radiation Exposure 6. Blood Borne Pathogens 7. Flammable, Explosive gases 8. Toxic or Caustic Chemicals 9. Dust or Other Irritants 10. Grease or Oils 11. Infection From Disease Bearing Specimens 12. Infectious/Contagious Diseases 13. Cleaning Agents/Chemicals 14. Hot or Noisy Equipment 15. Humid or wet conditions (non-weather)

HOURS: Full time; Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm