General Maintenance Mechanic

Cayuga Medical Center

12d•$18 - $24

About The Position

The General Maintenance Mechanic works under the direct supervision of the Director of Facility Engineering and maintains Arnot Health buildings, grounds, and physical plant to help ensure a safe and efficient environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The role performs maintenance work aligned with the employee’s experience and competency, including tasks across trades such as moving and deliveries, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, sheet metal, and welding. Entry into the position requires skill and competency level testing. The mechanic performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance on Arnot Health equipment and systems, assists with installations and repairs across specialty fields, and trains in the operation and maintenance of power plant and mechanical-room equipment. The position also requires safe and orderly work practices, responsiveness to potential emergencies, communication with requesters about job status, and attentive, caring interactions with patients and customers.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Pass the MECH Entry level test.
Ability to lift, push, and pull an average of 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Nice To Haves

Some maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work across trades as required to complete assigned tasks and meet Arnot Health and departmental goals.
Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, including vehicles, beds, laundry equipment, furniture, carts, chairs, air handlers, fans, pumps, lights, walls, ceilings, sinks, urinals, and toilets; work may include electrical repair or troubleshooting.
Inform the relevant area manager or department head when work is interrupted, delayed, or problematic, and notify the manager when work is completed.
Install and repair Arnot Health systems in relevant specialty fields, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural components such as walls, roofs, ceilings, and floors.
Maintain vehicles, hand tools, some power tools, ladders, instrumentation, and scaffolding in good condition.
Leave work areas clean and safe, and secure tools and equipment in the proper area at the end of the shift.
Train in the operation, adjustment, repair, and performance recording of machinery and auxiliary equipment in power plants and mechanical rooms throughout Arnot Health buildings.
Respond proactively to conditions that may lead to an emergency and call a supervisor when necessary.
Prepare areas for painting and perform painting as required by the department director or designee.
Follow policies and procedures relevant to the job, department, and external regulatory bodies, or obtain approval for exceptions.
Attend annual mandatory educational programs required for the position.
Interact with patients and customers in a friendly and caring manner, attend to their psychological and physical needs, and maintain communication to support a secure and pleasant experience.