Utility Specialist

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Facility Supervisor, the Utility Specialist is responsible for the overall performance (uptime/downtime/service quality) of facility utilities and the safe operation and maintenance of the incorporated assets (equipment), and life safety devices (sprinkler and fire alarm systems), to meet patient comfort measures and department goals. All work to be performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and department procedures.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Associate degree or two years of Vocational Technical training in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
Five years full time experience with utilities and asset maintenance in large public setting – healthcare experience preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
Ability to work with software applications (BAS, Office Suite, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to trouble shoot equipment problems and determine root cause of failures
Exhibits good cooperation with management, such as a positive response to applicable improvement issues found in performance reviews or elsewhere; a positive response to instructions or work assignments; a positive approach to improving skills, communications, and productivity
Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding and to work overhead and in cramped quarters
Ability to communicate and collaborate with other persons within department and with employees from other departments
Ability to manage priorities and work efforts across shifts and with contractors
Demonstrated initiative and commitment to continuous improvement objectives
Ability to recognize patient and staff surroundings and work in a clean, quiet and respectful manner
Within one (1) year of hire/transfer, successfully completes The American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), NFPA-99, “Healthcare Facilities Code”, Certificate of Attendance.
Within two (2) years of hire/transfer, successfully completes NFPA-101-2012, “Life Safety Code”, Certificate of Attendance is completed.