Mechanic Journeyman

About the Role

Performs a variety of general (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.) and preventative maintenance on hospital facilities and equipment, as well as related new construction and renovation work.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Conducts group training sessions and on-the-job practice for other maintenance staff.
• Ensures that time and material records of self and others within the assigned team are complete, accurate, and submitted to the supervisor/coordinator at the end of each shift.
• Maintains necessary tools to perform required maintenance work at all times.
• Maintains relationships with various vendors relating to building maintenance and renovation projects.
• Oversees teams of mechanics in the completion of building maintenance and renovation projects.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on plumbing, electrical, chlorine system, fire extinguishers, oxygen & vacuum system, grounds, laundry, elevators, and building systems.
• Provides backup maintenance support for zone work and completes repair orders as necessary.
• Provides working leadership for other maintenance staff in a variety of building maintenance projects.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and failures, determines necessary repairs, and initiates work orders.
• Works from blueprints, schematic diagrams, and sketches when performing projects and detailed work. Uses basic mathematics and estimates work requirements when necessary.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and community outreach efforts as required, and in service improvement teams.
• HVAC:
  • Diagnoses, repairs, and installs using blueprints, codes, specifications, and other industry standards.
  • Directs multi-craft teams of mechanics, carpenters, and contractors in significant mechanical/electrical maintenance, renovation, and new equipment installation projects.
  • Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including related electrical controls, pneumatic control systems, and piping systems.
  • Trains and develops lesser-skilled personnel through small group training sessions and on-the-job practice.
• Plumber:
  • Corrects leaks, sewage stoppages, and equipment malfunctions.
  • Cuts, bends, threads pipes, and fits threaded pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies.
  • Develops material and cost estimates for plumbing components of renovation projects.
  • Installs and repairs medical gas lines in patient rooms and operating rooms.
  • Installs, renovates, and reconfigures plumbing systems to facilitate hospital renovation and equipment replacement projects.
  • Maintains appropriate inventory of replacement parts and supplies.
  • Performs asbestos removal.
  • Repairs and overhauls pumps, heat exchangers, removes and replaces coils, and replaces valves and associated equipment on steam systems or boilers.
• HVAC/R:
  • Assists other trades in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
  • Learns, operates, and troubleshoots the hospital's computerized DDC building automation system.
  • Maintains OEM specifications and related HVAC/R parts inventory.
  • Performs troubleshooting, repairs, replacement, new installation, and maintenance on all HVAC/R systems.
  • Completes all PM compliance documentation in the established time frames on the CMMS Program via iPad.
• Electrician:
  • Diagnoses, repairs, and installs using blueprints, codes, specifications, and other industry standards.
  • Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains low voltage systems (e.g., fire alarm, card access, nurse call systems).
  • Ensures circuits are properly protected, motors have appropriate starting circuits, and ground fault circuits are functional.
  • Inspects, repairs, and performs safety tests on electrical lighting, emergency generators, alarm systems, communication systems, medical equipment, and HVAC systems.
  • Maintains required records and information for costing work assignments.
  • Mounts motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures, completing circuits according to diagram specifications.
  • Measures, cuts, threads, and installs electrical conduit; splices wires and pulls wire through conduit.
  • Connects wiring to fixtures and power equipment, installs grounding leads, and operates/maintains high voltage switchgear.
  • Performs or directs electric circuiting work, including installation of new branch lighting, life safety, and other circuits.
  • Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of acceptable training or demonstrated competency in board areas required.
• 3-4 years of related experience required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman License (JL) required; specific journeyman license or certifications based on area of work may be required.
• Electrician: Journeyman Electrician license (JOURELEC) preferred.
• HVAC/R: Maryland State HVAC/R Journeyman's License and CFC universal certification required.
• Plumber: Journeyman Plumbing license required; Master Plumber license (MASTERPLUM) preferred.
• Basic math skills, including fractions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $28.76 - USD $48.96 per hour.