Facilities Mechanic II

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics • Colfax, WA

1d • $26 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilities Mechanic II is responsible for overall building maintenance, troubleshooting, and fixing heating, electrical, and plumbing systems. The Facilities Mechanic II will complete repair duties of a semi-skilled nature to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site. The position will respond to maintenance request work orders in a timely manner and provide quality customer service when visiting outside departments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid, driver’s license
• CPR/First-Aid (AHA BLS) certified within 30 days of hire and maintain while employed.
• Three year’s maintenance experience in building and equipment repairs, construction, equipment installation.

Nice To Haves

• One-year maintenance in healthcare or rehabilitation care facilities.
• Advanced training or experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical, mechanics, plumbing, ventilation, carpentry, refrigeration, pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates all shop and mechanical equipment in a proper manner, to ensure a safe environment for themselves and others.
• Installs and replaces steam, condensate, water, air and sewer piping as required for the safe and functional operation of equipment.
• Function tests the emergency generators and completes other required inspections.
• Assists with managing the inspections of Life Safety systems.
• Reports deficiencies to Director.
• Provides skilled interpretation of blueprints, specifications and equipment installation, operation, and service manuals.
• Evaluates equipment malfunctions against verifiable or judgmental criteria.
• Educated to make decisions affecting installation, operation, and repair of tools and equipment.
• Assists with the establishment and operation of preventative maintenance program.
• Inspects the facility for Life Safety deficiencies on a routine basis.
• Maintains and utilizes appropriate knowledge and mechanical skills in the following areas: boilers to include; pumps, valves, controls, chemical treatment, and distribution systems.
• Maintains the inventory of spare parts by ordering and evaluating usage for projects and repairs.
• Assists with the installation of containment and negative air supply.
• Continually leaves work areas in a neat, orderly condition, ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times.
• Assists with the removal of snow and other ground maintenance.
• Operates the computerized DDC Building Automation System.
• Manages the work order and preventative maintenance system in the absence of the department director or lead.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members as required.
• Participates in the call rotation and work some nights and weekends as needed during emergencies.
• Consistently seeks out work that needs to be completed; works on on-going projects; assists others as needed.
• Effectively listens to and resolves concerns/complaints, escalates up the chain of command as needed.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• retirement options (403(b) & 457)
• Discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics.
• Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service.

What This Job Offers

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