General Mechanic

Parrish Medical Center • Titusville, FL

10d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Plant Operations Manager, the General Mechanic performs maintenance work necessary to move, install, repair, or erect hospital equipment. The mechanic works from prints, sketches, manuals, or instructions, interpreting mechanical requirements and calculating necessary dimensions, and follows safety precautions such as lockout/tag-out procedures.

The position supports hospital facilities through equipment maintenance, repairs, painting, preventive maintenance, parts and supply coordination, work-order documentation, and collaboration with other trades. The mechanic keeps work areas, the shop, and vehicles clean and organized; provides courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, vendors, and coworkers; and participates in training and disaster-response activities as applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of work experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and a valid motor vehicle record acceptable to PMC’s corporate automobile insurance carrier; the license and record will be screened before employment and at least annually thereafter.
• Knowledge and ability to use the required tools safely and select the correct tool for the job.
• Ability to interpret mechanical requirements and calculate necessary dimensions using prints, sketches, manuals, or instructions.
• Knowledge of applicable lockout/tag-out, fire, disaster, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate tools safely for assigned tasks, return tools to their designated locations in good operating condition, and keep work areas, the shop, and vehicles neat and organized.
• Provide cooperative and courteous service to visitors, patients, staff, vendors, and coworkers, and work effectively with the shop team.
• Locate and order parts and supplies for repairs and maintenance, follow up on delivery times, and store received and unused items in appropriate locations.
• Manage time effectively, coordinate with the team to bundle off-site work orders when possible, and use the work-order system to track activities and time.
• Create and complete work orders accurately, enter clear comments about completed work, log time correctly, and submit associated paperwork and reports as needed and on time.
• Complete assigned training, pursue relevant unassigned training or cross-training, and assist in training other team members.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks in a timely manner and complete related work orders and reports accurately.
• Perform painting tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and electronic trades to ensure requested work is completed.
• Perform assigned repairs as needed, including desks, shelving, locks, plumbing, minor electrical work, carpentry, and drywall.
• Understand the role and respond to applicable disasters and drills; know fire, disaster, and safety procedures and regulations relevant to the work area.
• Perform similar or related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with benefits starting on Day 1.
• 403(b) retirement program.
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance.
• EAP, flexible spending, accident, critical illness, and other applicable benefits.
• Annual accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) hours.

What This Job Offers

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