Light Equipment Mechanic

Riverside Hospital • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

The Light Equipment Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance, including work in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC disciplines. The role focuses primarily on plant and equipment preventive maintenance, assists the Director with building fire safety inspections, completes corrective maintenance requested through the work order system, and rotates through the after-hours on-call schedule.

The mechanic installs and repairs lighting, fixtures, ceiling and floor tiles, furniture, cabinets, wall-mounted items, and other facility components. The position also supports general facility maintenance and other departments during staffing shortages or emergencies, coordinates with outside contractors, helps inspect and maintain building facilities, and performs scheduled preventive maintenance while documenting concerns and resolutions. The role uses and maintains mechanical tools and equipment, follows applicable codes and Riverside policies, and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; high school or equivalent is preferred.
• Recent relevant experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Trade program graduate.
• Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Board for Contractor Tradesman credential.
• Journeyman's license.
• Recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair lighting systems and fixtures.
• Repair or install ceiling and floor tiles, furniture, cabinets, desks, chairs, hallway bumpers, wall end caps, white boards, pictures, signs, and other wall-mounted items.
• Assist coworkers with general facility maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and heating/air-conditioning work during staffing shortages or emergencies.
• Coordinate with and assist outside contractors and subcontractors to complete maintenance work and ensure compliance; procure parts and services as needed.
• Perform snow removal.
• Assist other departments and units during disasters.
• Inspect building facilities to identify maintenance needs and support facility upkeep and appearance.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and tasks, document maintenance concerns and resolutions, and provide action plans and status reports as needed.
• Identify and correct potential equipment failures or unsafe conditions and communicate them to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist the Director with building fire safety inspections.
• Complete corrective maintenance through the work order system.
• Rotate on the after-hours on-call schedule.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain mechanical tools and equipment used for carpentry and plumbing tasks.
• Care for and clean tools, parts, materials, and the work area.
• Follow applicable codes, requirements, regulations, and Riverside policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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