Maintenance Mechanic III

UR Thompson Health•Town of Canandaigua, NY

3d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining a good working knowledge of the facility and its components. The role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical malfunctions, installing, replacing, or repairing damaged equipment, and calibrating thermostatic controls. The Maintenance Mechanic III will also repair and replace parts and equipment for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems, and test electrical systems for compatibility and safety. A key responsibility is monitoring, adjusting, and documenting air flows in hospital spaces. The role requires advanced knowledge and ability in general maintenance, including preventative and routine maintenance tasks such as servicing equipment, hanging pictures, changing light bulbs, and making repairs. The mechanic will also diagnose and repair various types of equipment, including medical equipment like wheelchairs, beds, and stretchers. Rapid response to emergency situations, including call-ins, HVAC alarms, snow removal, and sewer backups, is essential. The position also involves ensuring proper care of tools and equipment, utilizing facility computer systems for maintenance history retrieval, and performing other related duties to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

Has a valid NYS drivers’ license and is qualified to operate facility vehicles.
Ten years in the electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC field.
Five years in building maintenance field

Nice To Haves

College or vocational training in electrical and/or plumbing and associated trades is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains a good working knowledge of the facility and its components.
Diagnoses mechanical and electrical malfunction; installs, replaces or repairs damaged equipment; calibrates thermostatic controls.
Repairs and replaces damaged or worn heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration parts and equipment; repairs or replaces low and high pressure liquid lines.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Monitor, adjust and document air flows in specific hospital spaces.
Performs preventative maintenance and routine maintenance as needed i.e. service equipment, hangs pictures/wall hangings, change light bulbs, and makes repairs.
Diagnose and repair an assortment of different types of equipment including; wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, and other medical equipment.
Responds rapidly, accurately, and efficiently under emergency situations and conditions including Call-in duties, HVAC alarms, snow removal, sewer back-ups or any other situation as determined by management.
Assures proper care in use of tools, equipment and supplies.
Utilizes the facility computer systems in a manner, which simplifies the department’s workflow. Is able to retrieve maintenance and repair history from the facility computer.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.