Associate Mechanic - Building Maintenance - Full Time
About The Position
The Associate Mechanic is responsible for light maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks performed under supervision in a safe and professional manner. The role requires taking extra precautions in patient and resident care areas, including keeping tools out of children’s reach. The employee works independently with minimal supervision and must be able to understand written and verbal communications, accurately explain conditions while troubleshooting, and comply with corporate and facility policies and dress code. Depending on facility size, duties may include installing and maintaining mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations; maintaining campus grounds and performing other outdoor maintenance; and performing general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance work. On-call duties may be required as needed or as directed by the department.
Requirements
- Basic mechanical knowledge.
- Competence using hand tools, meters, measuring devices, and gauges.
- Ability to explain conditions and situations accurately while troubleshooting.
- Ability to work all shifts and hours as scheduled.
- Ability to understand written and verbal communications.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience in all types of building maintenance preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record may be required, depending on location.
- CPR/BLS may be required upon hire, depending on location.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in all types of building maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Perform light maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks safely and professionally under supervision.
- Take extra precautions in patient and resident care areas and keep tools out of children’s reach.
- Troubleshoot and accurately explain conditions and situations.
- Comply with corporate and facility policies and dress code.
- Depending on facility size, install and maintain mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations.
- Maintain campus grounds and perform other outdoor maintenance duties, depending on facility size.
- Depending on facility size, perform general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance duties.
- Perform on-call duties as needed or as directed by the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
