Maintenance Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

NORTH END WATERFRONT HEALTH


GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed.


Responsible for all maintenance aspects for the facility with a focus on vigilance toward compliance matters such as safety and environment of care.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.


Responsible for all aspects of building repair and maintenance including but not limited to:


DIRECT PATIENT CARE:


Review all emergencies in the Health Center as appropriate
Ensure a safe "Environment of Care" for the provision of full range of ambulatory services to both well and sick adult, elderly, disabled, or cognitively impaired patients including routine health care maintenance as well as episodic care for illness/injury, etc.
Participate in scheduled night and weekend coverage of Health Center services


MAINTENANCE:


• Selects materials, supplies, and equipment from designated areas. Loads supplies onto cart and transports work cart to assigned areas


• Sweeps, dust mops and wet-mops hard and resilient floors of assigned areas according to procedures. May use power vacuum equipment.


• Dry dusts, damp dusts and washes horizontal and vertical surfaces, such as walls, doors, partitions, as well as ledges, pipes, corners, and other hard-to-reach surfaces as needed using step stools or ladders as necessary


• Maintains all door glass surfaces clean and free of smudges


• Dusts, washes and polishes moveable and fixed furniture and equipment items such as tables, desks, file cabinets and waste receptacles as required


• Cleans and polishes mirrors, stainless steel, brass, and other decorative materials as necessary. Removes graffiti


• Vacuums, spot cleans carpeted floors and weather mats when needed


• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning


• Sanitizes and disinfects sinks, toilets, and other restroom fixtures and accessories. Refills dispensers as required


• Carries out all responsibilities and duties related to facility requirements as defined by the Joint Commission and Department of Public Health, such as monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and emergency lighting


• Disposes of waste, including contaminated waste according to procedures. Relines receptacles with clean bags. Transports trash to designated areas. Removes full needle boxes as needed and replaces with empty ones. Stores used needle boxes safely for disposal


• Reports facility repair needs to the immediate supervisor


• Returns unused supplies to designated areas and cleans and performs simple maintenance on manual equipment


• Empties and transports recycle containers. Processes recycled paper according to HIPAA regulations


• Participates in fire and disaster response drills or real emergencies


• Disposes hazardous materials according to OSHA and JC regulations


• Ensure the safety of patients and staff by conducting COVID screening to all patients and visitors


• Maintain log of all deliveries and bring to correct department


SUPERVISION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT:


Interact closely with the Site Director and Facilities Director to ensure the provision of high-quality care
Interact closely with all staff to ensure the provision of high-quality care
Participate in training of new staff in Health Center operations
Participate in ongoing quality assurance programs and activities
Participate in performance improvement activities at least annually
Participate in appropriate committees for compliance purposes, i.e., Joint Commission, Safety, Emergency Preparedness
Coordinate efforts of the Cleaning Company
Responsible for the supervision of all outside contractors and vendors, insures all work is done satisfactorily, and approves payment


ADMINISTRATIVE:


Attend committee meetings: Safety, and Infection Control
Participate in monthly multidisciplinary administrative meetings
Coordinate all fire safety efforts from a compliance perspective, including staff education
Tests, maintains, tracks and coordinates all time-sensitive inspections/repairs, i.e., fire alarms, public safety, elevators, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, sprinklers, and all other alarms systems, occupancy, hazardous waste removal, and provides necessary documentation to the Director of Safety
Maintenance and repair of HVAC systems including timer's, belts, thermostats, reheat boxes and controllers
Maintains and insures safety of all electrical panels, outlet switches and fluorescent lighting fixtures
Maintains and repairs all plumbing fixtures including water heaters and sewage ejectors
Trouble shoots and repairs medical and dental equipment and devices
Responsible for general building upkeep, repair, and if necessary, replacement of wall coverings, paint and all flooring materials
Responds to building emergencies and alarms, requires vehicle and 24/7 on call



Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: MUST be realistic, neither overstated nor understated, and related to the essential functions of the job.


Education: High School, prefer training at vocational level


Licenses: None


Experience: Basic Carpentry experience



SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: MUST be realistic, measurable, objective, and related to the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maximum accountability


• Excellent computer skills, particularly with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook


• Excellent people skills and ability to work with a dynamic leadership team


• Demonstrated awareness of, and value for, the inclusion of cultural competence in task implementation


• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the organization's mission.


• Flexibility and ability to multi-task


• Ability to work within an intricate, fast paced environment, while also driving toward solutions, continuous improvement, and growth

• Must be able to speak, read and write English


• Understand oral instructions and follow printed label instructions in English


• Fluent in Spanish preferred


• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, supply and chemical usage, and the operation of manual and power equipment.


• Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, bend, crouch, lift, reach and stretch throughout the workday


• Push, pull, and move items weighing up to 75 pounds, occasionally lifting items weighing approximately 30 pounds


• Interpersonal skills to exchange information courteously with patients, visitors, or office staff


• Working knowledge of Safety and Infection Control protocols as they relate to an ambulatory medical setting - preferred


• Will require Saturday mornings and some evenings


The Following knowledge skills are helpful:

• General repair


• Knowledge of carpentry


• Repair walls and ceilings


• Basic painting


• Basic plumbing (non-licensed)


• Basic electric (non-licensed)


• Thermostat motors


• HVAC unit maintenance


• Compressor unit


• Elevator equipment and timer


• Basic phone system


• Emergency lighting


• Sump pump


• Sprinkler systems


• Basic key/lock repair


• Vacuum unit

WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed.


• Ambulatory health care setting



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: List the number of FTEs supervised.


• Work in collaboration with various contractors


• No responsibility for the work of others unless there is a contractor or a temporary employee for a special project


• Responsible for orienting new maintenance employees



FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Indicate financial "scope" information, i.e.: size of budget, volume, revenue, etc.


• Required to work within the confines of the health center budget


• Must adhere to all policies and processes relevant to purchasing of items



EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Apply Now