Distribution & Maintenance Tech

Position: Distribution & Maintenance Tech

Location: Memphis, TN

Salary Range: $17.00 - 24.00 hourly (based on experience)

 

Position Summary:  This position is responsible for the facilities maintenance, receiving inventory, distribution and patrolling/security requirements for assigned West Cancer Center location.   Work is performed under the general direction of the Manager, Maintenance & Distribution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives deliveries daily and stocks them appropriately.
• Distributes deliveries to the appropriate departments.
• May be required to assist with offsite clinic functions.
• Assist setup lobby area for occasional seminars and symposium.
• Collects biohazardous containers in the clinical area and prepares for pick up by the waste management vendor.
• Determines the nature of the problem and ensures that repairs at an apprentice level are completed in a timely and quality manner.
• Performs apprentice level maintenance incidental to system operations.
• Patrols clinic, parking and/or assigned area to ensure safety and security for employees, patients and visitors.
• Uses proper communication skills for radio and telephone.
• Prepares daily activity reports, if necessary.
• Contacts maintenance vendors, as required.
• Escorts vendors and emergency personnel thru the facility.
• Ensures proper receipt and delivery of all shipments to the clinic.
• Delivers all food items required by the physicians’ pods and management.
• Assists the Manager, Maintenance & Receiving or Supervisor, Receiving & Distribution in coordinating the physical relocation/opening of satellite offices.
• Transports items to and from storage, as needed.
• Provides coverage, when requested, to other West Cancer Center locations.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); and months related experience and/or training.  Must have at least 3 years of electrical experience. Experience in a facilities/maintenance environment preferred. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Must have excellent organization and follow-up skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills, ability to organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; ability to analyze situations and respond in a timely manner; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within West Cancer Center; ability to establish and implement new processes. Must be proficient in computer applications including Word, Excel, and e-mail.  Additional hours may be required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of generator use and operation.
• Knowledge of how to change ballast and transformers.
• Must be able to locates circuits and change a light switch or receptacle.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, relate effectively and get results through others.
• Ability to carry out assigned duties with integrity and honesty.
• Skill in applying appropriate behavior when greeting and assisting members of the public.
• Ability to understand and prepare written materials at a moderate level.
• Ability to communicate verbally with employees, patients  and visitors.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to maintain working relationship with co-workers.
• Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of a trade, sufficient to deal with basic service and repairs.
• Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Interfaces externally with vendors, cleaning crew, biohazard waste pickup, delivery personnel, and repair personnel.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel:

• The physical activities of this position may include squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Typical clinical environment with moderate noise level. May work 0-10% of the time near loud equipment (generator, HVAC units, hand tools, etc.).  
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. 0-25% of the time. Ma