Maintenance Mechanic I

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Working days, evenings, and nights
• 10-hour shifts
• Rotating Shift

Summary of the Job

Performs facility and equipment maintenance at the hospital’s main campus and hospital owned off-site facilities.

• Inspection of electrical and mechanical equipment to detect malfunctions
• Cleaning of electrical and mechanical equipment (coils, motors, drain pans, etc.)
• Installation of electrical circuits, piping for water and drain lines, etc.
• Sound knowledge of reading and utilizing blue prints
• Responds to and makes repairs from maintenance calls for blocked drain lines, malfunctioning ice machines, HVAC units, etc.
• Changing oil in compressors, air filters in HVAC units, cleaning cooling towers, etc.
• Inspection of wheelchairs, beds, furniture, etc. and repairing the same
• Making “rounds” to ensure compliance with Life Safety Codes and department policies
• Efficiently manages time, completes task assigned including accurate documentation
• Sound understanding of using electrical testing equipment
• Aid Mechanic II’s when requested

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years preferred in two or more building crafts, such as plumbing, commercial electric work, refrigeration and air conditioning, pneumatics, etc.
• Minimum Type Level I and II refrigerant transition and recovery certification required within six months of hire.

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health.
• Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 100 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - crawling

Employment

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Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.