Trades Specialist

General Summary

Will provide a high level of specialized and skilled oversight and support for the facility team. The task at hand could include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, carpentry, electronics, or project management. The incumbent will possess an in-depth and fully comprehensive understanding for the design, installation, or maintenance of such given trade. The position may be assigned to work along with and/or monitor a technician or team to accomplish a given task or assignment. It will also require a hands-on approach in providing advanced maintenance, repair and/or testing. Leadership is essential as the person leads by example in performing in accordance with operational and safety policies. This position may be used system wide for supervision of contractors, vendors, and WellSpan Facility team members. Will be looked to train and educate WellSpan staff. Healthcare experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs advanced maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection in at least one of the following trades: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Electronics, Mechanical, Carpentry, General Construction
• In a consultant-like manner, evaluates and makes suggestions to leadership with regards to their specialized trade.
• Works with leadership to develop and apply the necessary and required preventative maintenance programs and documentation. Application of this information will be monitored within the CMMS system.
• May provides oversight of contractors, vendors and in-house staff as assigned.
• Upon receiving specialized assignments from management, may prioritize and schedule services and/or manpower as assigned.
• Supports and provides the training process for WellSpan staffing.
• Inspects equipment, tools, materials, facilities, building systems and procedures identifying deficiencies and unsafe conditions.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains records, logs, reports and documentation.
• Works with outside contractors and salespeople to assure supplies, equipment and contracts are purchased as efficient as possible. Orders or causes to be ordered, specialized parts and equipment.
• Assists Department Managers with the budgeting process.
• Provides security and safety to patients, visitors and staff.
• Assists or leads as assigned project management in the development of the proposal to full completion of the project.
• Assists or leads as assigned regulatory compliance efforts as it pertains to the facility.
• In addition to direct trade responsibilities may handle ancillary duties such as infectious waste collection, boiler room supervision, off-site coordination, vehicle maintenance, snow removal, deliveries, elevators, etc.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Exhibits positive character and a strong work ethic.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Oversees and supports training programs for staff and promotes employee development.
• Expected to work though "pressure" situations on a constant basis.
• Demonstrates guest relation principles.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Supports organizational functions and activities as needed.
• The working hours may vary and are specific to the given need. Evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays are possible.
• Will need to be able to field phone calls and participate in the on-call schedule.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Carrying/Lifting - Frequently (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Rarely
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Working Environment:

• Indoor/Outdoor - Occasionally
• Loud Noise - Occasionally
• Occupational Hazards - Frequently

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Preferred

Work Experience:

• 5 years Related experience Required and
• Supervisory experience Preferred

Courses and Training:

• Advanced certification or designation in specialty trade. Upon Hire Preferred and
• Trade school apprenticeship program (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.) Upon Hire Preferred and
• Advanced training documentation within given trade. Upon Hire Preferred