General Mechanic

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

2d • $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. Compensation Pay Range: $37.18 - $37.18

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.
• (other non-essential duties) Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit.
• Technology and Learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees