Utility Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

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. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. High school education or equivalent
2. Associate degree or two years of Vocational Technical training in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. 

Experience:

1. Five years full time experience with utilities and asset maintenance in large public setting – healthcare experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Demonstrated  proficiency in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems 
2. Ability to work with software applications (BAS, Office Suite, Outlook, etc.)
3. Ability to trouble shoot equipment problems and determine root cause of failures
4. 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
5. Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding and to work overhead and in cramped quarters  
6. Ability to communicate and collaborate with other persons within department and with employees from other departments 
7. Ability to manage priorities and work efforts across shifts and with contractors
8. Demonstrated initiative and commitment to continuous improvement objectives
9. Ability to recognize patient and staff surroundings and work in a clean, quiet and respectful manner 

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Within one (1) year of hire/transfer, successfully completes The American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), NFPA-99, “Healthcare Facilities Code”, Certificate of Attendance. 
2. Within two (2) years of hire/transfer, successfully completes NFPA-101-2012, “Life Safety Code”, Certificate of Attendance is completed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direct supervision from the Facility Supervisor and general supervision from the Manager of Facilities and Plant Operations.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Monitors utility performance and analyzes trends – develops improvement plans to reduce unscheduled downtime
2. Develops comprehensive preventive maintenance program and performs proper maintenance of assets to reduce the potential of utility impairment events 
3. Develops comprehensive inventory/spare parts lists to mitigate failure events and to improve efficiency of routine repair/replace events
4. Develops procedures for safety, operation and maintenance of assets and performance monitoring of utilities and Life Safety devices (i.e. sprinkler and fire alarm systems).
5. Reviews and updates drawings, PM elements, logs, status reports and downtime actions for utilities and asset groups
6. Maintains department records, equipment manuals and utility/asset histories
7. Performs alterations, new installations and repairs on asset groups as required – coordinates efforts with contractors when necessary
8. Reads and interprets drawings, operating manuals, schematics and technical specifications
9. Trouble shoots and repairs mechanical, electrical and plumbing sub-systems when necessary 
10. Operates equipment within utility/asset group as scheduled 
11. Performs other tasks such as but not limited to: snow removal; grounds care; painting; cleaning; etc. when necessary
12. Performs all other general maintenance duties that are possible with the equipment available.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties when assigned

Why Mount Nittany Health?
At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.