IUOE Equipment Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Checks, troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts apparatus, instruments and equipment according to specific procedures.
• Performs necessary electrical and electronic work on beds, lifts and other related equipment.
• Fabricates parts not requiring extensive machining.
• Works from blue prints, sketches, wiring diagrams and verbal instructions or from experience in completing mechanical, electrical, electronic assignments and/or diagnosing apparatus, instruments and equipment.
• Performs cleaning of equipment, instruments and apparatus in accordance with approved maintenance procedures to assure that electrical, electronic and mechanical components are protected.
• Instructs Housekeeping in basic cleaning of equipment.
• Instructs Nursing staff in proper operating procedures of equipment.
• Performs basic and routine level work commonly assigned to other trades, i.e. carpentry or electrical, where performance of such tasks is incidental to performance of the mechanical work or is required in response to an emergency situation.
• Keeps records and makes daily reports of work.
• Complies with safety regulations of the University and of Local, State, and Federal Agencies.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and insures that tools and equipment are kept in good working order.
• Performs other duties requiring comparable skills and responsibility as directed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma plus 2-3 years experience in an electrical/mechanical or related environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.