Engineering Mechanic

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Mechanic performs skilled construction and maintenance tasks for hospital facilities and equipment, with primary emphasis in mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing work. The role makes routine and emergency repairs, responds to building automation system alarms, installs and maintains plumbing and piping systems, and carries out building repair and construction work. The mechanic evaluates work orders, coordinates task completion with appropriate personnel, and works with minimal supervision while producing finished work. The position also supports construction projects, contributes to safe hospital operations and infection control, and may lead project work teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of maintenance experience, or completion of the LMC Engineering Mechanic Apprenticeship program in place of the three years of experience.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving history.
• Ability to read technical service manuals and blueprints with at least basic comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Make routine and emergency repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Install and repair water, steam, vacuum, compressed-gas, sewerage, drainage, and automatic sprinkler lines and systems.
• Respond to building automation system alarms and troubleshoot hospital systems as skill level and training allow; contact appropriate personnel or vendors when needed.
• Work rotating on-call shifts under the Engineering On-Call policy.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, pumps, and gauges; inspect systems for leaks or damage and repair or replace components as needed.
• Work on low- and high-temperature and pressure piping and equipment, and on 120/208 and 277VAC equipment and circuits.
• Construct and repair building parts, fixtures, furniture, and special equipment; inspect worksites, calculate material quantities, requisition supplies, and complete work using hand and power tools.
• Evaluate work orders and project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan and complete tasks.
• Complete building repairs and installations, including walls, infection-control barriers, plasterboard, doors, locks, windows, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment.
• Operate facilities construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
• Use computerized work-order software to retrieve, comment on, document time for, and close out work orders.
• Assist with construction projects as assigned and provide expertise where needed.
• Work as a team member to support hospital and work-area safety and comply with infection-control requirements.
• Train, instruct, and direct helpers and coworkers; assist other trades in building maintenance operations as assigned.
• Lead project work teams as assigned by the manager.
• Maintain skills in line with current industry trends and coordinate project execution with appropriate personnel.
• Follow hospital life-safety codes and requirements for building components, including fire doors, fire caulking, and exit lights.
• Maintain a professional image and provide courteous, compassionate, respectful customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers; follow the Service Excellence Policy and House Rules.
• Ensure hazardous waste and hazardous-waste pharmaceuticals are properly segregated, labeled, stored, managed, and prepared for offsite disposal; complete initial RCRA training within six months of hire and annual training thereafter.
• Perform other duties assigned by authorized personnel or required in emergencies, such as fire or disaster.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for the 403(b) matching plan from day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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