Overview

Job Summary

Inspects, installs and maintains mechanic, plumbing, electrical and/or refrigeration building systems involving repairs, calibration/adjustment, and maintenance. Oversees facility maintenance and repairs including generating purchase requisitions, securing parts and supplies, reading blue prints, schematics, wiring diagrams and manuals to implement work involving layout, material take-off and trouble-shooting techniques. Maintains all documentation for inspection, safety and compliance. Performs all responsibilities of Mechanic I and Mechanic II, providing guidance, overseeing and instructing subordinate mechanics on tools, equipment, safety and controls.

Essential Functions

• Makes building system repairs and replacements to HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems as assigned.
• Adjusts, calibrates and troubleshoots equipment in specialty area.
• Performs variety of repairs and maintenance on all equipment as required to ensure that safety and patient care are not affected.
• Secures parts and supplies through the storeroom.
• Selects and requests materials appropriate for the assigned job.
• Generates purchase requisitions.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals to implement work involving layout, material take-off and trouble-shooting techniques. Uses information from these resources to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collects and records all regulatory documentation, timesheets and work orders using computer systems.
• Fully utilizes the computerized maintenance management work order system.
• Performs a variety of planned maintenance tasks and/or inspections on assigned equipment or area.
• Oversees and instructs subordinate mechanics on tools, equipment, safety and controls.
• Observes and follows all safety and security regulations, department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Self-assesses tasks and priorities.
• Assists outside service personnel, inspectors and vendors.
• Interacts directly with internal customers, staff and patients as necessary.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of vocational training in the operation and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment required.
• Three years’ experience with major plant equipment required.
• Must possess journeyman card and/or specific certification in a skilled trade or system.
• Contractor’s license preferred.
• Health care preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds while taking materials to and from sites.
• Must be mobile within entire facility(ies) including ability to access roof tops and crawl spaces.
• When performing diagnosis, maintenance and repair of assigned equipment, will frequently be required to climb, lift, crawl, and squat and kneel to access jobs.
• Exposure to electrical shock hazards, severe weather conditions, infectious disease and hazardous chemicals.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of hospital personnel.