Maintenance Mechanic

Education Required:  High School Diploma or equivalent.  Two (2) additional relevant trade experiences may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience Required: At least three (3) years relevant craft experience

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team.
• Able to perform work with minimal supervision and/or direction.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.

Required Licenses, Registration and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• If performing boiler operations at the hospital:  Second Class Fireman certificate or need to obtain special hospital boiler license within 6 months of hire.  

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in a team approach for the in-house Engineering Department  by performing cross functionally and assisting beyond typical trade boundaries but within licensure requirements.  Works closely with other members of the department to assist in the completion of work orders.
• Performs preventative maintenance work on systems, equipment, facilities, and structure in assigned area.  Establishes and maintains an effective preventative maintenance routine and schedule that complies with and maximizes operations and facility safety.
• Responds to Service Response Center pages to investigate and then resolve calls according to the program.
• Conducts rounds and performs daily shift inspection of the facilities and utility systems.
• Monitors Life Safety Code compliance in areas assigned and reports violations and concerns through the proper chain of command.
• May be required to assist  Engineering Department with additional duties such as but not limited to
  • Minor carpentry
  • Painting and painting related tasks
  • General maintenance duties
• Detects and reports improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unsafe and/or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Views the user group as the customer and collaborates with them to address their needs.  Does all possible to minimize the disruption associated with the required work.
• Performs all required documentation accurately, legibly and timely.
• Assists other team members within licensure allowances.
• Determines materials and supplies needed for projects/work, prepares requisitions, orders supplies and maintains adequate levels of stock to eliminate lag time in projects.  Receives and stores materials for the Engineering Department’s use.
• Assists with snow removal and other projects as requested by supervisor.
• If properly certified, may regularly maintain the appropriate boiler pressure on the low and high pressure boiler systems to optimize the efficiency of the systems.