Maintenance Mechanic 3

• Performs all the repair and preventive maintenance responsibilities of Maintenance Mechanics I and II in compliance with all regulatory requirements including JCAHO, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and building codes.
• Troubleshoots and repairs minor to moderately complex equipment malfunctions in two of the following five areas; plant operations, electrical systems, plumbing systems, HV AC/Refrigerator systems, and building maintenance.
• Within one year, troubleshoots and repairs complex equipment malfunctions in three of the following system areas; kitchen equipment; laundry equipment and delivery systems; tune systems; beds; stretchers; and surgical tables; door locks; fire alarm systems, and building control systems.
• Performs all preventive maintenance on selected equipment and systems.
• Responds to emergency situations to include mechanical equipment failure, fires, and security assistance.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of situations requiring immediate attention.
• Communicates frequently and effectively with customers concerning the status of repairs.
• Takes routine rounds of the building to ascertain the condition of building systems and equipment.
• Makes repairs or writes corrective work requests.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory at appropriate levels to keep vital systems operating at all times.
• Monitors alarm panels, computerized energy management system, and tube system.
• Informs appropriate persons of abnormal conditions.
• Directs the technical work activities of lower level maintenance mechanics.
• Assists other maintenance mechanics in the performance of their responsibilities.
• Completes logs and records.
• Participates in hospital and departmental training and completes all mandatory in-services.
• Enters work requests and work request updates into the computerized maintenance management system.
• Boiler attendant/monitor as may be necessary and assigned.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Master's License is desired in one area but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Six years of building maintenance, plant operation, construction, or related experience is preferred/recommended but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• In depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Knowledge can be demonstrated through vocational training, technical courses or degrees, participation in maintenance licensing programs, peer review, work performance, and other work experiences.
• Ability to safely use maintenance hand and power tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, grinders, drills, and saws.
• Ability to use specialized tools related to an area of expertise such as refrigeration evacuation and charging equipment, torches, pipe threading equipment, gauges, alignment tools, computer software, etc.