Master Mechanic, Scranton (FT Days)

Responsibilities

• Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains and repairs equipment, systems and facilities related to any craft or combination of same, using power and hand tools and other necessary equipment.
• Performs a variety of other semi-skilled and skilled work in various crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, electrical work, sheet metal work, masonry, machinist work, etc.
• Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, installs and diagnoses malfunction of HVAC equipment, sterilizers, laundry and dietary equipment, sprinkler and standpipe systems, ice makers and refrigeration equipment, electrical systems and other plant and specialty equipment.
• Assists in making decisions on all normal and minor repairs and reports major problems to Building Services Manager and/or Campus Facilities Manager.
• Reads blueprint or model to learn work layout or plans own work layout, making routine computations as needed.
• Plans installations, layout, fabricate, recommend material and alternate methods of installation.
• Heads-up a group of workers with multiple trades to bring a project to conclusion.
• Assist in procurement of parts from vendors. Reviews outside vendor projects, makes punch lists, and approves jobs for payment. Helps write specifications for bid work and tours vendors.
• Analyzes and corrects complex building system problems alone or as part of a team.
• Maintains shops, mechanical spaces, and patient care areas, etc., in a clean safe manner.
• Teaches specific trade skills to other members of the department.
• Participates in performance improvement program of the department.
• Responds to emergency problems in the facility and makes emergency repairs as needed.
• Maintains logs, performs rounds, completes P.M. work orders, tests, and inspections. Makes recommendations and writes modification for entering in computerized maintenance system.
• Operates motor vehicles.
• Assists in removing snow from facilities grounds and maintains grounds as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of four (4) years of trade school required OR apprenticeship experience as listed below.
• Work Experience: Minimum of four (4) years apprenticeship experience in trade required or education as listed above. Minimum of twelve (12) years experience, including five (5) years as a Senior-Level Mechanic) in a similar sized health care institution in the engineering discipline required.