• Maintenance Specialist

    St. Bernard's Medical Center (Jonesboro, AR)


    + JOB REQUIREMENTS

    + Education

    + High school graduate or equivalent with ability to make simple mathematics computations as required.

    + Experience

    + Knowledge of diesel engines and generators preferred. Familiar with fire pump and sprinkler systems and knowledge of fire extinguishers preferred. Two (2) years experience in general maintenance associated with hospital surroundings, working knowledge of boilers and related boiler room equipment preferred. Must have a current boiler operator’s license and/or eligible to become licensed as required by the state. Employee must be licensed to operator a boiler six (6) months after completion of entry level period. Within six (6) months of entry level period, must be capable of performing preventative maintenance on emergency generator systems, fire extinguishers and other related equipment.

    + Physical

    + This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

    + Often noisy and dirty environment. Close proximity to running emergency generators, fire pump, and high pressure steam equipment. Close eye work with color perception, Hearing of normal and soft tones. Standing, walking in limited areas. Pushes and pulls levers and other controls. Lifting, carrying with assistance up to 100 lbs. , Pushing/Pulling up to 200 lbs.

    + JOB SUMMARY

    + Primarily responsible for preventative maintenance and general repairs of emergency generator systems, fire pump and sprinkler system, fire extinguishers, and other related equipment. Also, responsible for maintaining buildings and related equipment in good repair, making appropriate inspections, installations, and repairs. Familiar with firing and operation of high pressure steam boilers and related equipment. Ability to work under difficult situations and emergency conditions with minimal supervision with experience. Will precept new employees to all preventative maintenance phases associated within the Engineering Department, hospital lay-out, weekend duties, etc.