General Maintenance Mechanic

Arnot Health System•Elmira, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facility Engineering, the General Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant to ensure a safe, efficient environment to serve the needs of patients, visitors, and employees. The General Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance tasks deemed necessary to the smooth operation of Arnot Health and relevant to employee experience and competency. This includes, but is not limited to: moves, deliveries, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, sheet metal, and welding. Provides assistance to a higher classification as needed to gain experience and increase competency in all skills. Entry into this position requires skill and competency level testing.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Some maintenance experience preferred.
Ability to lift, push and pull an average of fifty (50) pounds.
Must be able to sit, stand or kneel for extended periods and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

Works across trades as required to complete assigned tasks, and to meet Arnot Health and departmental goals.
Performs day-to-day routine repairs and preventative maintenance relevant to employee experience and competency on all Arnot Health equipment including but not limited to: vehicles, beds, laundry equipment, furniture, carts, chairs, air handlers, fans, pumps, lights, walls, ceilings, sinks, urinals, toilets, etc., which may include electrical repair or troubleshooting.
Advises area managers or department heads of the status of jobs if work becomes interrupted, delayed, or otherwise problematic, and informs the manager when work is completed.
Responsible for the installation and repair of Arnot Health systems within various specialty fields, relevant to employee experience and competency, as necessary such as: electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general structure components, e.g. walls, roofs, ceilings, and floors.
Responsible for maintaining equipment in good condition, including vehicles, all hand tools and some power tools, ladders, instrumentation, and scaffolding.
Ensures work areas are left in a clean and safe condition. Tools and equipment must be secure in the proper area at the end of the work shift.
Trains in the operations, adjustments, repairs, and recording the performance and operation of all machinery and auxiliary equipment in the power plant and mechanical rooms throughout the Arnot Health buildings.
Demonstrates initiative to respond to conditions which may have led to an event of an emergency nature and calls supervisor when necessary.
Prepares areas for painting as required by the department director or designee. Does painting and preparation.
Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the job, the department, and external regulatory bodies, or obtains approval for exception.
Attends all annual mandatory educational programs as required by the position.
Understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with Arnot Health.