Shift Mechanic - Facilities

Schedule

• Primary shift: 11:00 pm – 7:30 am
• Secondary shifts: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm and 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Responsibilities

This position involves repair of numerous pieces of rolling, fixed, and portable equipment. It requires an individual who is well versed in numerous fields and has excellent mechanical ability. The individual must be able to perform repair and preventative maintenance duties on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems as well as general maintenance work. The individual shall perform daily maintenance on all equipment responsible for and complete specific preventive maintenance duties. This position is subject to rotational shift coverage to provide the Medical Center with general maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance 24‑hours a day.

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and insurability.
• Strong mechanical ability and decision‑making skills.
• Formal education in electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC fields or 2‑3 years of on‑the‑job experience performing electrical, plumbing, HVAC and/or general maintenance repair and installation work.
• Experience with electric and oxygen/acetylene welding, brazing, soldering preferred.
• Ability to follow written instructions in reference to work orders, constructing, installations.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to communicate well with supervisors, co‑workers, hospital staff, patients and visitors.
• Ability to portray professionalism, work independently with minimal supervision, and strive for continuous quality improvement.
• Experience of snow removal, painting, plastering, finishing techniques, etc. preferred.
• NYS certification to Asbestos O & M preferred or certification obtained within 12 months.
• ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Outlet Testing Certification obtained within 12 months.
• Training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided, as applicable.