Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System
At Nebraska Methodist Health System we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients needs or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Performs preventative maintenance/repair activities to include the following: HVAC equipment including chiller and cooling tower cleaning boiler systems pumps domestic water system minor electrical and plumbing pneumatic tube system refrigeration and refrigeration monitoring systems bed repair and furniture repair to ensure a safe and efficient hospital operation.

2. Initiates and processes purchase orders and service requests by working with vendors and Purchasing to ensure departmental ability to provide essential maintenance services to various facilities within the Health System.

3. Enters and retrieves data in system program (AIMS) and 4111 including work orders preventative maintenance activities equipment failure incident reports and daily work activities to ensure documentation is completed and department is compliant with Health System requirements.

4. Maintains an appropriate inventory of parts and maintenance supplies by using department inventory control methods to ensure timely cost efficient maintenance and repairs to Health System facilities.

5. Removes snow and treats icy conditions on parking lots drives sidewalks steps and other Health System areas by using wheel drive trucks tractors bobcats hand snow blowers shovels sanders and other related tools to ensure a safe external environment.

6. Maintains a clean work environment by sweeping and picking up debris to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

7. Reads and understands equipment manuals and troubleshoots equipment failures by attending training inservices to maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturers requirements.

Schedule:

MonFri 6:30am to 3pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D. required.

Experience

• 3 years previous maintenance experience required preferably in plant maintenance or building mechanical/utility systems.

License/Certifications

• Valid and current drivers license required.
• Obtain City of Omaha 3rd Grade Engineering License within 2 years of start date.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical and utility systems in buildings required.
• Knowledge of hospital maintenance preferred.
• Basic electronical plumbing and refrigeration skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Able to work independently required.
• Able to read write and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

Occasionally Performed 133:

• Balancing
• Crawling
• Keyboarding/typing
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting

Frequently Performed 3466:

• Climbing
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Walking

Constantly Performed 67100:

• Distinguish colors
• Fingering/Touching
• Grasping
• Hearing
• Reaching
• Seeing/Visual

Job Hazards

Not Related:

• Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as Xray Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc)

Rare 133:

• Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)
• Biological agents (primary airborne and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Radiation NonIonizing (Ultraviolet visible light infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

Occasionally 3466:

• Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

Frequent 67100:

• Explosives (pressurized gas)

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.