Maintenance Technician - Stanford Health Care (California)
**Maintenance Technician (48111)**
+ Job Type:Full Time
+ FTE/Bi-Weekly Hours:1.0/80
+ Shift:Eves
+ Hours in Shift:8
+ Location:Palo Alto, CA
+ Req:48111
**Job Description**
Welcome to the revolutionary new Stanford Hospital, opening in Fall 2019. Stanford Health Care (SHC) is no ordinary health system, and our new building is no ordinary hospital. You will be working in one of health care's best equipped, most innovative facilities, with the tools to deliver superb patient care. Five beautiful gardens, walking trails, a meditation room and abundant natural light make this the ideal environment for working and healing. You'll also be joining a renowned academic medical center that's part of Stanford Medicine and the Stanford University family. By combining clinical care, research and teaching, we're working together to harness the resources of one of the world's leading universities with groundbreaking programs—to create breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment. Take this opportunity to work at the peak of your profession.
The Maintenance Technician (Swing Shift) is responsible for operating and maintaining a building's mechanical and utility systems. This role checks operations of all installed machinery and safety equipment, as well as inspects areas of buildings to ensure personnel and patient protection (fire, safety, and security) and recommends corrective actions. The Maintenance Technician makes emergency repairs of equipment or apparatus as required; installs, inspects, maintains and repairs mechanical and fixed equipment as directed, as well as carries out preventive maintenance programs. Applies applicable codes and regulations to maintain a safe environment. May assist in defining specifications for replacements, upgrades and renovations. May make recommendations for improved service and reliability. May also work on multiple trades.
Job Duties
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification, and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
In general, the Maintenance Technician:
1) Assists in major and minor utility shutdown requested by various departments, outside contractors, and in-house shops.
2) Complies with all hospital standards and policies with a focus on safety, license requirements, attendance, and training.
3) Installs new or replacement machinery, equipment, and fixtures following applicable buildling codes.
4) Maintains and repairs various equipment used in the hospitals, which include kitchen equipment, facility equipment.
5) Operates various machine tools. (Lathe, drill press, power saw, hydraulic press, etc.)
6) Performs routine inspections of building facility equipment, noting deficiencies, and initiates repairs. Responds to customer requests to address facility deficiencies.
7) Performs welding, brazing, and soldering in accordance with recognized and accepted standards and practices.
8) Assists staff with trouble-shooting repairs as well as installation of facility equipment. Checks pump and motor operation in various areas of the facility.
9) Responsible for carrying out preventive maintenance and performing repairs.
10) Responsible for recording equipment conditions and malfunction reporting to the Supervisor.
11) Transports various supplies, parts, and building materials and delivers to appropriate locations as required.
12) Monitors and inspects equipment for proper operations and report all deficiencies to the Supervisor.
13) Lubricates and cleans all rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, to ensure that they are maintained in good condition.
14) Tracks all work performed through Maximo including close out of service requests and associated hours.
15) Follows all Hospital safety regulations and procedures.
16) Maintains a safe and clean work environment at all times.
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
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"Our real secret sauce is the quality
of our people. What makes us uniquely
Stanford is the ability of our people
to use their strengths every day to help
better the lives of the patients and
communities we serve."
David D. Jones,CHRO
Did you know?
600368 new patient beds bring us to 600 total.
1Patients can operate their motorized Venetian blinds with 1 finger to control the lighting.
76A new 76-bay Level-1 Trauma Center and Emergency Department is more than 2X the size of the current ED.
5Our 5 gardens, walking trails and a meditation room welcome patients and families.
**Qualifications**
Education
• High School Diploma or GED
Experience
• 2+ yrs of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
License/Certifications
• CDL CA Driver's License
• Completion of an accredited HVAC program
• EPA Universal Certification is a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and in situations requiring instructing, conflict resolution and advising
• Ability to prepare clear comprehensive written and oral reports
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches
• Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
• Ability to operate tools, intstruments and equipment used on the job
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently to meet deadlines
• Ability to problem solve and identify solutions.
• Ability to work on equipment located at high elevations and perform moderate lifting
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair with the ability to operate
• Basic knowledge of NEC and building codes.
• Effective preventive maintenance skills and ability to trouble shoot field issues
• Ability to travel to various sites to perform job duties
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work on ladders safely.
• Moderately strenuous, requiring bending, lifting, stretching, squatting and climbing, as well as sedentary involving use of computer, telephone, and standard office equipment.
RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
• Category/Description: Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks
SHC does not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic information, Gender, gender identity, or gender expression, Marital status, Medical condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex, and Sexual orientation.