Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Employee Type: Regular | Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift

About the Role

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic utilizes specialized skills to perform maintenance and repair of various buildings and equipment at Tidelands Health facilities. Specialized areas of primary assignment will vary depending on organizational need and employee expertise but generally could include one or more of these specialty areas: general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, steam fitting, communications, refrigeration, carpentry/painting, electronics, refrigeration, or mechanical repair. You will be acknowledged as the main point of contact in the event the Director or Assistant Director is off site.

Due to the responsibility of caring for multiple facilities, a valid SC driver's license is required with no more than two minor violations or one major and one minor, and no DUI or reckless driving in the past three years. The role may involve access to areas where medications are stored, and if required, competency training will be provided.

The work schedule can be flexible to meet changing situations such as hurricanes, ice storms, power outages, and other disasters. You will be required to take call in rotation with other mechanics and may need to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete room inspections (assigned) per departmental standards
• Ensure quality of work per agreed-upon standards
• Complete Preventative Maintenance Program per departmental protocol
• Complete Work Order Program per agreed-upon standards
• Serve as the main point of contact in the event the Director or Assistant Director is off site

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or
• Certificate from a trade or technical school, formal apprenticeship, or other documented education in a maintenance-related trade (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, carpentry/painting, electronics, refrigeration, mechanical repair) or
• Three (3) additional years of specialized experience (for a total of seven (7) years’ experience) in lieu of the required education

Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years of recent experience in at least one specialized skilled maintenance area such as HVAC, electrical, communications systems, general maintenance, plumbing, steam fitting, refrigeration, carpentry/painting, electronics, or mechanical repair

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and the public
• Ability to complete job assignments with minimal supervision and handle numerous interruptions
• Physical ability to perform tasks including walking, climbing, lifting, and other strenuous activities
• Ability to read and interpret technical instruction documents
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to handle occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

Physical Demand

Medium-Heavy physical demand