General Mechanic

Schuylkill • Pottsville, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Plans and coordinates control within the facility maintenance operations and provides for an uninterrupted flow of utilities based upon existing design criteria. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshoots the electro/mechanical systems utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years Progressive experience in commercial, industrial or hospital maintenance
• 1 year Experience with all hand and power tools
• 1 year Experience working in healthcare or hospital setting
• Ability to work in tight space environments.
• Ability to use standard hand tools.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to secure top secret clearance.
• Knowledge of universal waste accidental release procedures.
• Knowledge of used oil/used hydraulic fluid accidental release procedures and collection/clean up.
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania
• Lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 140 lbs.
• Carry 80 lbs. short distances.
• Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Responsibilities

• Completes various general and specialized trade skills such as electrical, carpentry, painting, concrete, plumbing, welding, drywall installing, or repairs of various ceiling systems.
• Performs improvements to equipment, walls, doors, ceilings, hardware, and other services essential for the medical center.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions, and other parts of the hospital buildings using hand and power tools.
• Performs repairs and adds lubrication and adjustments on all hospital equipment to ensure a comfortable and safe environment.
• Assumes responsibility for any maintenance on laundry equipment, portable phones, pagers, beds, wheelchairs, and surgical equipment.
• Develops supply estimates for various projects, gathers technical data, evaluates/formulates safety procedures, and creates material and fiscal requirements for assigned projects.
• Documents repairs and reports all faulty operating equipment and systems.
• Answers monitor alarms under emergency conditions and takes appropriate steps to vent boilers or activates secondary systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees