Maintenance Mechanic III

West Tennessee Healthcare•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining facility systems and equipment in fully functional condition to provide a safe, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing environment for high-quality, compassionate healthcare at the lowest possible cost. Performs repairs ranging from minor to complex, preventive maintenance, building rounds, monitoring, and reporting abnormal conditions. The role involves frequent contact with patients and their families, including people of all ages, generally to explain maintenance services and extend common courtesies. Under supervisor direction, the position works five days a week, eight hours a day. It provides technical direction to lower-level maintenance mechanics. The position may require work on all shifts, weekends, and holidays, as well as frequent call backs at any time without notice. It is not an on-call position, but the employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
Ability to safely use maintenance hand and power tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, grinders, drills, and saws.
Ability to use specialized tools relevant to an area of expertise, such as refrigeration evacuation and charging equipment, torches, pipe-threading equipment, gauges, alignment tools, and computer software.

Nice To Haves

Master's license in one area is desired but not required.
Six years of building maintenance, plant operation, construction, or related experience is preferred/recommended but not required.
Relevant knowledge may be demonstrated through vocational training, technical courses or degrees, participation in maintenance licensing programs, peer review, work performance, or other work experiences.

Responsibilities

Perform the repair and preventive maintenance responsibilities of Maintenance Mechanics I and II while complying with applicable regulatory requirements, including JCAHO, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and building codes.
Troubleshoot and repair minor to moderately complex equipment malfunctions in two of these areas: plant operations, electrical systems, plumbing systems, HVAC/refrigerator systems, and building maintenance.
Within one year, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment malfunctions in three of the listed system areas: kitchen equipment; laundry equipment and delivery systems; tune systems; beds; stretchers and surgical tables; door locks; fire alarm systems; and building control systems.
Perform preventive maintenance on selected equipment and systems.
Respond to emergencies, including mechanical equipment failures, fires, and requests for security assistance.
Notify appropriate personnel of situations requiring immediate attention.
Communicate with customers about the status of repairs.
Make routine rounds of the building to assess the condition of building systems and equipment.
Make repairs or submit corrective work requests.
Order supplies and maintain inventory at appropriate levels to keep vital systems operating.
Monitor alarm panels, the computerized energy management system, and the tube system.
Inform appropriate personnel of abnormal conditions.
Direct the technical work activities of lower-level maintenance mechanics.
Assist other maintenance mechanics in performing their responsibilities.
Complete logs and records.
Participate in hospital and departmental training and complete mandatory in-services.
Enter work requests and updates into the computerized maintenance management system.
Serve as a boiler attendant or monitor when necessary and assigned.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.