Children's National Hospital · 3 months ago
Building Maintenance Technician II
District of Columbia-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expChildren's National Hospital is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality care for children. The Building Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing complex maintenance and service tasks to support ongoing facility operations, including plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance work, while ensuring compliance with hospital standards.
AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Take the initiative to identify and report deficiencies in the physical plant of the hospital by submitting work orders through the work order system
Diagnose and resolve trouble ticket/work orders thoroughly until completed
Routinely follow up with manager to communicate or request assistance in order to complete work orders, when necessary
Follow up with the requester after completion of a work order to ensure problem has been corrected
Routinely utilizes all safety measures as related to work orders and specific tasks
Follow up with the requestor regarding work orders, in a timely manner, upon receipt
Communicate to requester steps for completion of work order and provide any follow up information
At all times represent the engineering staff in a professional and helpful manner
Anticipates and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Compile list of materials to be ordered and submit to supervisor. Complete and update work orders daily for work completed each day
Prepare requisitions for ERP
Assist with projects needs as assigned
Ability to use supply order system (shows progress); ability to use the work order system and ability to use email system
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Partners in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural/ethnic differences
Demonstrates personal and professional integrity
Maintains confidentiality at all times
Demonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior
Partners with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others ideas and opinions
Contributes to a positive work environment
Demonstrates flexibility and Willingness to change
Identifies opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Makes appropriate decisions, using sound judgement
Uses resources efficiently
Searches for less costly ways of doing things
Assists with minor repairs to general use plumbing fixtures to include but not limited to sinks, toilets and showers. Replaces valves, washers and fixtures. Replaces lighting tubes and bulbs as requested. Basic repairs include but are not limited to doors, knobs and closures. This position will also perform landscaping functions
Mounts pictures, diplomas, chalkboards, dispensers, etc
Assembles carts, tables and other furniture items, assists with furniture moves
Follows applicable guidelines as it pertains to infection control
Installs and maintains infection control devices
Mounts and performs minor services on electrical components
Repairs or replaces desk and cabinet locks, doorknobs, and locks
High dusting to include vent cleaning, ledges, fixtures and sprinkler heads
Inspects, maintains and repairs firewalls, smoke barriers and other fire rated structures
Respond to all emergencies to include but not limited to water leaks and fire alarms and assesses damage; make repairs or notifies appropriate personnel of problems
Replace damaged ceiling tiles
Pick-up delivery and installation of all portable pressurized gas tanks
Completes assigned rounds through areas of responsibility to ensure areas are well maintained and creates work orders for any deficiencies
In the event there are problems, it must be reported to the Control Room. The BMT must notify the Control ROOM or ON-Call Manager of any safety hazards notes during rounds
Track all materials used on a daily basis and ensure that an adequate supply is always available
In emergencies and /or crisis situations in any essential utility, responds in an appropriate manner to assist in restoring the system back to operational status
Responds to troubles and fire alarms and takes correction action. Serves as a member of the fire and disaster team
Responds to all emergencies and is able to trouble shoot and provide assistance to Control Room to be dispatched as needed. Emergencies include electrical outages, water penetrations, and weather emergencies
Perform maintenance repairs that are initiated through work orders. Activities include general plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and maintenance work. Examples are replacing light bulbs, providing temporary power, unstopping sinks and responding to temperature control issues. This includes but is not limited to assisting with work related to general hospital maintenance
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Basic level mechanical/plumbing and electrical training required
Demonstrates ability to use PC
General knowledge of internet
1 or more years of related and progressive experience
1 year of general maintenance, carpentry, mechanical/plumbing and electrical experience
Familiarity with automated work order systems
Ability to use internet
Willingness to learn new software or programs related to field
Carpentry, mechanical/plumbing and electrical experience
Working knowledge of all applicable EPA & OSHA standards related to the position
Math ability level: 2 Basic calculation (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division)
Human relations skill
Level: 1 Basic computer skills: PC software/operating systems
Frequent bend/stoop, sit, stand/walk and reach 8-12hrs
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull >40<75 pounds
PC operating systems and mobile work entry devices
Proficient knowledge of intranet, some Microsoft offices suites (Word, Excel)
Customer service skills
Calculator and copy machine
Valid driver's license (Required)
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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