General Maintenance Worker

Summary:
The General Maintenance Worker reports to the Manager Facilities Planning and Operations Management. Under general supervision and within Brown University Health policies and procedures performs routine repair and maintenance functions at Brown University Health outreach sites.

Responsibilities:
Receives work orders for wide range of repair/maintenance requests at various Brown University Health Affiliate off-site locations. May perform rebuilding/repairing furniture walls windows and frames medical exhibits installation and replacement of countertops floor and ceiling tiles installation of fixtures dry wall handrails locks hardware ceramic tile wall hangings and similar projects. Installs repairs and adjusts keyboard trays. Removes and replaces HIPPA bins. Work performed may include plastering painting staining varnishing hanging wallpaper applying sealant decorating and protecting interior surfaces woodwork trimmings furniture and equipment. Moves and relocates office furniture and equipment.

Resolves minor plumbing and electrical problems that do not require licensed trades person. These activities may include installing repairing and maintaining a variety of plumbing fixtures including sinks toilets faucets eye wash stations emergency showers and related equipment. Installs/replaces bulbs installs replaces batteries in emergency lighting fixtures checks breakers plugs and switches for appropriate operation. Performs initial evaluation of the problem to determine if project is more complex and requires electrical or plumbing contractor to complete the repair.

Completes inspections of fire extinguishers and emergency lights.

Completes grounds work as directed which may include picking up trash sweeping curb and dumpster areas and maintains landscaping beds and other areas.

Assists with snow and ice removal at all off-site locations using equipment provided by Brown University Health.

Communicates with customers about time schedule to complete the work request.

Completes basic records such as work orders requisitions and vehicle inspection sheets.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

High School Graduate or equivalent GED with vocational courses in HVAC or other building trade.

Certification in construction or building specialty is preferred.

Knowledge of all phases of maintenance and repair trades is essential.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two to three years experience in a journeyman level of a skilled labor position.

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor field environments; travel from site to site; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; exposure to noise dust grease smoke fumes noxious odors gases and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.

Work environment is informal team-oriented having both routine and variable tasks with variable pace and pressure.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop bend kneel crouch crawl climb reach and twist; push pull lift and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate specialized hand and power tools and equipment; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbally communicate to exchange information.

Exposed to hazards related to using hand/power tools chemicals climbing ladders; hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license dependable vehicle proof of insurance and a good driving record.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Brown University Health Corporate Services USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union