Engineering Tech II Lead - FT - Varies

Job Description: ENGINEERING LEAD TECHNICIAN II Formulated: 12/2020 Department: ENGINEERING Reviewed by Senior Human Resources Business Partner: (Date Reviewed) Reports To: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Approved by Director of Human Resources: (Date Approved) EMPLOYEE’S NAME: ________________________ FLSA STATUS:NON-EXEMPT Job Description MISSION STATEMENT: Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.
VISION: Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY: Maintain the flow and drainage of water, air, and other gases by assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures hospital wide.
Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems in hospital facilities.
The primary duties and focus are on the equipment, technology, and infrastructure that make up the company’s operating system, and the preventive maintenance of all equipment.
POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:  High School/GED required  Associate’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or other related field of study preferred.
 Must possess valid Texas driver’s license required.
 Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
 Good written and verbal communication skills required.
 Some evening or weekend work will be required  Bilingual – English/Spanish.
 License/Certification Required JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:  Minimum Five (5) years of progressive engineering  One (1) year Leading Skills  Practical experience in such fields as stationary engineering, generators, HVAC and plumbing  Possess knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building, mechanical, boiler and electrical maintenance repair and construction activities.
 Strong written and verbal communication skills  Possess a working knowledge of heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry skills and the ability to read and interpret blue prints.
 Knowledge in Federal, State and Local building codes and safety codes and safety regulations required.
 Ability to use hand and power tools.
 Knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
 Knowledge of State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:  Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
 Ensures engineering staff complete work order assignments and all scheduled preventive maintenance in a safe and timely manner.
 Tours assigned Hospital areas to observe engineering staff in action and ensures all staff adheres to all Hospital and department policies and procedures.
 Review daily records of time spent on service requests, work orders, projects, etc.
Completes appropriate reports  Provides information for productions, progress, costs records and reports  Conducts routine inspections of work performed.
 Evaluates staff performance and conducts annual Performance Review on a timely basis.
 Using the applicable codes; sets the standards of quality and acceptable work performance.
 Maintains a working knowledge of the trade which license is held.
 Assist with personnel matters commensurate with established policies.
 Follow State and Local Building Codes and NFPA Code Requirements.
 Subject to “On-Call”/”Call-In” after hour’s requirements to support emergencies.
 Read and interpret blue prints.
 Reviews and comments on design, drawings and specifications.
 Work with outside vendors and agencies.
 Coordinate activities with customers to minimize disruptions to hospital services.
 Administers the safety program and acceptable trade procedures.
 Assist and guide the efforts of lower level technicians.
 Maintains a working knowledge of building utility systems, emergency procedures, and engineering policies and procedures.
 Demonstrates knowledge of electrical, fire and environmental safety policies and procedures as they apply to the work environment.
 Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
 Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
 Other duties as assigned.
LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY: Engineering Supervisor/Manager, Director of Engineering CUSTOMER SERVICE: Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers.
All employees are required to attend the DHR C.
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AGE SPECIFIC: Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA): A.
Essential Duties:Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.
The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position: Light/moderate lifting up to 50 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
Yes Kneeling Yes Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 50 lbs.
Yes Walking Yes Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
Yes Standing/Squatting Yes Straight pulling Yes Sitting Yes Pulling hand over hand Yes Pushing Yes Repeated bending Yes Stooping/Bending Yes Reaching above shoulder Yes Climbing Stairs Yes Simple grasping Yes Climbing Ladders No Dual simultaneous grasping Yes Depth Perceptions needed Yes Ability to see Yes Identify Colors Yes Operating office equipment Yes Twisting Yes Operating mechanical equipment Yes Crawling No Ability to read and write Yes Ability to Count Yes Ability to hear verbal communication without aid Yes Operating Personal Vehicle Yes Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication Yes Other: Ability to deal with stress Yes OSHA Category II B.
Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise.
There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.
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Occupational Exposure: OSHA Category II D.
Aptitudes:HIGH1 2 3 4 5 6LOW Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to “catch on” or understand instructions and underlying principles.
Ability to reason and make judgments.
3 Verbal:Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively.
To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs.
To present information or ideas clearly.
3 Numerical:Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
2 Spatial:Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects.
Frequently described as the ability to “visualize” objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms.
2 Form Perception:Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines.
3 Clerical Perception:Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material.
To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation.
2 Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed.
Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly.
3 Finger Dexterity:Ability to move hands easily and skillfully.
To work with fingers in placing and turning motions.
3 Manual Dexterity:Ability to move hands easily and skillfully.
To work with hands in placing and turning motions.
3 Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination:Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli.
3 Color Discrimination:Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color.
To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately.
3 I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.
Employee Signature:________________________________ Date:_______________________ DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
DHR leadership reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.