General Trades Technician I
Requisition ID
2024-53078
Category
Engineering
Overview
General Trades Technician I

The General Trades Technician I is responsible for the building exterior and interior integrity. This includes the building shell of the main complex and all ?owned? off-sites and all wall, ceiling and flooring systems and hardware and fixtures related to those systems. The General Trades Technician also assists departments throughout the Hospital system via the work request system, performing General Trades related or other work that cannot be completed by the requesting department. Must be able to work independently from written or oral instructions without supervision or assistance. Prepares estimates pertaining to material and labor costs and orders material for such estimates and shop stock as needed. May often assist and work with other trades from the Carpenter/Paint Shop on projects requiring fabrication/finishing and support other trades of the Engineering Department. May be required to work after normal working hours, weekends, holidays, work outside during inclement weather conditions, day or night.

Schedule: Tues-Sat
7:30am-4:00pm

Central Campus
700 Children's Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43205

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose .

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job . It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud .

Responsibilities

1. Performs repair tasks related to the building shell and all systems integrated in that shell. Including but not limited to: floors, floor coverings, ceilings, walls, doors, windows and related hardware. This may involve repair or replacement as dictated by hospital needs or code requirements. May also require assistance/direction of Carpenter staff.
2. Performs monthly and quarterly inspections on systems as assigned via the PM system.
3. Repair/install shelving, casework as needed.
4. Repair/install specialized furniture or equipment to specific drawings on request.
5. Install/remove artwork, bulletin boards, certificates, computer mounting hardware, etc. as requested by oral or written instruction.
6. Maintain systems as required by NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 80, Joint Commission Surveys, ODH and other regulatory agencies. May involve repairs to smoke and fire barriers and other associated Life Safety systems.
7. Work with other Engineering trades, hospital personnel and outside contractors/vendors as needed.
8. Perform minor electrical work when necessary/able to include: trouble shoot/repair low voltage door controls, access systems and change light bulbs.
9. Performs general repair work in connection with the maintenance of hospital equipment.
10. Performs preventative maintenance of shop equipment as needed. Keep shop and work areas clutter free to maintain safe work environment.
11. Assist other hospital departments through the work request system keeping an accurate daily log of hours used and work performed. Enter all information in the work order system and close out completed work orders as required.
12. Inventory and order material as needed.
13. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

High School graduate
• Two (2) years commercial experience
• Valid driver's license required

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES

• Desired, but not required: Certification from a trade program
• Miscellaneous installation/repair certifications from vendors

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing Constantly
• Listening, Viewing, Talking Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Climbing Frequently
• Lifting (up to 100 lbs.) Frequently
• Bending, Stooping Frequently
• Pushing, Pulling, Reaching Frequently
• Works indoors and outdoors, can be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, unpleasant weather, hot and confined work areas.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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