Facilities: Mechanic

Position Summary

Install, maintain and repair mechanical systems and associated equipment as directed by leadership. Work involves performance of minor mechanical tasks in maintaining, repairing, and servicing a variety of mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gas system maintenance/repair
• Auto door maintenance/repair
• Bed maintenance/repair
• Plumbing faucet/fixture repairs
• Drain maintenance
• Patient care equipment maintenance
• Mechanical system rounds/inspections/monitoring
• Preventive maintenance tasks
• Other minor adjustments/repairs to mechanical systems
• Minor mechanical tasks such as wall, floor, ceiling repairs/construction, Door repairs, mounting of equipment to building surfaces, makes minor adjustments/repairs to HVAC systems, electrical lighting and outlet installations/services, plumbing faucet/fixture repairs, drain maintenance, patient care equipment maintenance, mechanical system rounds/inspections/monitoring, preventive maintenance tasks and other minor adjustments/repairs to mechanical systems as directed.
• Assists the senior mechanics with more complex tasks such as (Pneumatic tube system maintenance/repair, medical equipment troubleshooting)
• Provides mechanical troubleshooting support for all other trade fields as needed for their successful completion of work assignments.
• Utilizes tools and equipment such as power drills, saws, mechanical sockets/wrenches, meters, test gauge analyzers equipment, welding equipment if certified along with other related tools and equipment necessary to effectively troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems.
• Has the basic understanding of mechanical systems/equipment functionality to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance for non-essential mechanical equipment/systems to maintain them in proper working condition.
• Performs mechanical project work and assists other trades in accomplishing scheduled projects.
• Communicates assigned project task needs, progress and concerns with the customer and department leadership to keep jobs on schedule and achieve positive outcomes.
• Performs tasks assigned by senior mechanic or other facilities leaders during utility/equipment shutdowns as necessary to complete tasks/projects.
• Assists department leadership in managing mechanical contractors work activities as assigned.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with ICRA and PICRA safety plans, lockout tag-out, confined space, MSDS and all other regulatory programs as assigned to maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements such as JCAHO, State, OSHA, NEC, SOC, etc.
• Report all unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor.
• Documents all work performed and all training received (or given).
• Communicate with all departmental / interdepartmental staff as required.
• Attend meetings and in-services as scheduled.
• Keep all logs current.
• Maintain expense budgets within established guidelines.
• Maintain requisitions supplies and materials by following purchasing and department specific procedures.
• Perform prevention maintenance work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferred
• Health Care Experience Preferred
• Concentration in health care maintenance preferred
• Required
• Licenses/Certifications: None