GENERAL MECHANIC

South Shore Health•Weymouth Town, MA

4d•$37 - $37

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Physical Plant Supervisor; assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the Physical and Mechanical Plants of SSH in reliable operation and in good repair. Has primary responsibility for accomplishing planned maintenance on typical mechanical plant systems and equipment. Carries a pager and provides direct response to hospital - clinical staff for general maintenance and facilities service requests. During weekend, holiday and evening hours provides primary responsibility for monitoring and service of all physical and mechanical plant equipment/systems and is often the Hospital's first response to critical equipment failures and internal disasters.

Requirements

Knowledge of proper and safe use of hand and power tools.
Basic understanding of building and utility systems such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC and light carpentry.

Responsibilities

Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and assignments.
Performs and logs daily - established rounds, accomplishing minor mechanical plant corrective maintenance, based on deficiencies noted during rounds and/or per Work Order assignments.
Has primary responsibility for accomplishing and recording work order requests as assigned by the Supervisor. Corrective type repairs to restore buildings and mechanical plant equipment to its original or normal condition, includes but is not limited to, repairs of minor office equipment such as addressographs, repairs to housekeeping and nursing support equipment, minor plumbing and carpentry, HVAC adjustments, minor electrical work such as replacement of patient area light bulbs, etc.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit.
Must be eligible for overtime status. Is able to work reasonable extended hours to accomplish priority repairs and to fill-in for disaster, vacation or illness coverage.
Provides for the safety of department employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains his/her self current with and able to perform the duties of other General Mechanic positions.
Assists in limited snow removal and sanding operations.
Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.