Certified Maintenance Mechanic - AOMC

Arnot Ogden Medical Center • Elmira, NY

360d

About The Position

The Certified Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient environment to serve the needs of the patients, visitors, and employees under the direct supervision of Facilities Management. This includes performing maintenance tasks necessary for the operation of Arnot Health, including moves, deliveries, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and sheet metal work. The Certified Maintenance Mechanic performs complicated facility maintenance repairs and supports other classifications as needed and/or directed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent is mandatory.
• Completion of BOCES training or union apprenticeship program in an applicable trade preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years previous maintenance experience required with hospital/healthcare maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, architectural, electrical, mechanical drawings, and factory specifications.
• Ability to maintain main plant equipment such as boilers, pumps, fans, chillers, cooling towers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Works across trades as required to complete assigned tasks and to meet Arnot Health and departmental goals.
• Performs day to day routine repair on all Arnot Health equipment including beds, laundry equipment, furniture, carts, chairs, air handlers, fans, pumps, lights, walls, ceilings, sinks, urinals, toilets, etc.
• Advises management and staff of the status of jobs if work becomes interrupted, delayed, or otherwise problematic.
• Maintains equipment, including vehicles, hand tools, power tools, ladders, and instrumentation, in good condition.
• Responsible for proper housekeeping and leaving work areas in clean and safe conditions.
• Capable of soldering and brazing and use of all tools necessary for performance of assigned job.
• Assists with the design and construction of projects as identified by the System Director of Facilities Engineering.
• Installs and repairs Arnot Health systems such as electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and general structure components.
• May instruct or guide other classifications of employees assigned to assist in performance of job.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Operates, adjusts, repairs and records the performance and operation of all machinery and auxiliary equipment in the power plant and mechanical equipment rooms.
• Evaluates all conditions in the event of an emergency nature and notifies supervisor when necessary.
• Prepares areas and applies painting, vinyl wall coverings, and other wall coverings as necessary.
• Performs all necessary facility grounds functions, including snow removal.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the job, the department, and external regulating bodies.
• Maintains high standards of appearance and adheres to uniform policy or dress codes established by Arnot Health.
• Attends all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
• Understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees