POSITION SUMMARY Under general direction of the Director of Plant Facilities, the General Maintenance person performs general maintenance and repairs of the hospital facilities and equipment. BASIC KNOWLEDGE * Technical and mechanical ability to perform a variety of basic tasks normally associated with a skilled trade, i.e., basic plumbing, electricity, mechanical repair, etc., equal to completion of four years of high school. * Analytical ability to read and interpret blueprints for mechanical systems and technical instructions for repair. * Must be familiar with DDC temperature control systems. * Must have experience with oil fired water heaters, automatic water softeners, and the like. EXPERIENCE One year of formal training in a skilled trade or two to three years of on-the-job training experience in plant maintenance.