Electro-Mechanical Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electro-Mechanical Technician installs, maintains, and repairs direct and non-direct patient care equipment, including beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, sterilizers, patient lifts, medication carts, and other electro-mechanical equipment. The position performs preventive maintenance and minor maintenance of plumbing, electrical, mechanical equipment and systems, structures, and other general maintenance.

The role responds to trouble calls, work requests, and emergency situations; assists colleagues across trades; and uses the CMMS work order system to document time and completed work. It also helps maintain buildings through ongoing repairs to windows, doors, roofs, floors, and stairways, and assists with grounds maintenance.

This is an onsite evening-shift position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., variable, and rotating holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with the required years of experience, or a technical school diploma in a specific trade such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
• Three years of experience in electro-mechanical repairs, or less than one year with a technical school diploma.
• Ability to read mechanical/electronic schematic drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• High mechanical aptitude with electronic circuitry, wiring diagrams, and operation of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in electro-mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform other trade skills associated with plumbing, electrical and mechanical operations, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair beds, stretchers, patient lifts, blanket warmers, sterilizers, wheelchairs, and other rolling stock.
• Perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance of plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment and systems, structures, and other general maintenance.
• Respond to trouble calls, work requests, and emergency situations.
• Assist department colleagues of all trades as needed.
• Use the CMMS work order system and promptly document time and work completed.
• Maintain buildings by continuously repairing windows, doors, roofs, floors, and stairways, and assist with grounds maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED