Maintenance Mechanic III

Thompson Health is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Schedule

7:00 am – 3:30 pm, rotating weekends with on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a good working knowledge of the facility and its components.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical malfunctions; installs, replaces, or repairs damaged equipment; calibrates thermostatic controls.
• Repairs and replaces damaged or worn heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration parts and equipment; repairs or replaces low- and high-pressure liquid lines.
• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Monitors, adjusts, and documents air flows in specific hospital spaces.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and ability in general maintenance.
• Performs preventative maintenance and routine maintenance, including servicing equipment, hanging wall items, changing light bulbs, and making repairs.
• Diagnoses and repairs an assortment of medical equipment, including wheelchairs, beds, and stretchers.
• Responds rapidly and efficiently under emergency situations, including call-in duties, HVAC alarms, snow removal, sewer backups, or other situations as determined by management.
• Ensures proper care in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Utilizes facility computer systems to simplify workflow and retrieve maintenance and repair history.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Valid NYS driver’s license and qualified to operate facility vehicles.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• College or vocational training in electrical, plumbing, and/or associated trades is preferred.
• Ten years of experience in the electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC field.
• Five years of experience in the building maintenance field.

Pay

Pay range: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour. Starting pay based on experience.