Engineering and Maintenance Tech

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

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About The Position

The Engineering and Maintenance Technician works under the supervision of the Engineering/Maintenance Manager. The primary function is to repair and maintain hospital buildings and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, blueprints, and manufacturers' specifications. The technician uses hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments while following safety precautions. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week in the Operation of Plant department. The role performs rounds and inspections, installs and repairs electrical, plumbing, architectural, refrigeration/HVAC, pneumatic/electric control, and carpentry items, completes scheduled preventive maintenance, removes snow and ice, and enters data into a computer.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school exam.
Complete a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in General Industry Safety and Health within 120 days.
Complete Aerial Lift Operator Training within 120 days.
Complete Forklift Driver Training within 120 days.
Complete Crane and Rigging Training within 120 days.
Complete NFPA 70E training within 120 days.
Complete Confined Space Training within 120 days.
Complete training for installation, maintenance, and servicing of products manufactured by Follett Corporation within 120 days.
BMVL required; must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC's insurance carriers.
BLS required within 90 days of hire.
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification within 120 days.
Approximately one to two years of progressively more responsible related work experience is preferred to gain knowledge of equipment repairs and the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment and machinery problems.

Nice To Haves

Completion of vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration, demonstrated by certification.
Associate's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or Plant Maintenance.
Approximately one to two years of progressively more responsible related work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform shift rounds using the five senses to inspect equipment.
Perform electrical and plumbing installation and repair.
Perform architectural installation and repair, including flooring, painting, drywalling, and wall covering.
Perform refrigeration and HVAC installation and repair.
Perform pneumatic and electric control installation and repair.
Perform carpentry installations, including cabinets and shelving, and repair furniture.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
Remove snow and ice from parking lots, walkways, doors, and other areas.
Perform computer data entry.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis.
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility.
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension).
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Earned Wage Access.
Paid Time Off bank with three annual sick days.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition and certification assistance.
Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC.
Employee discount and payroll deduction programs.
Other benefit offerings; eligibility depends on employment status, position type, and hours worked.