Maintenance Mechanic IV

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

10d•$27 - $32

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains the safe operation, repair, and maintenance of building facilities, systems, and equipment. The role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, customer service response, and general facility support across assigned competency areas, including electrical, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing/pipefitting, plant operations, pneumatic tube station repairs, structural repair, and general carpentry. The position supports safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations by maintaining equipment, completing repairs, documenting work, and following applicable procedures and safety requirements. Responsibilities include building maintenance and repair; operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of institutional equipment and systems; support for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and plant systems; possible water-treatment testing and chemical adjustment; technical documentation and data entry; and timely response to customer complaints, repair requests, and equipment concerns. The mechanic may also perform steam-system operation and repairs and pneumatic tube station repairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 7 years of experience in building maintenance.
Working knowledge in an area of competency, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, plant operations, structural repair, or general carpentry.
Proven competency in three of the following areas: electrical/wiring, mechanical/HVAC systems, plumbing/pipefitting, or pneumatic tube station repairs.
Knowledge of building maintenance practices, systems, equipment, and repair procedures.
Ability to inspect, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment and systems common to institutional facilities.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and written technical documents.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and identify repair or maintenance needs.
Ability to repair and maintain electrical, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, plant, and related building systems within assigned competency areas.
Ability to perform general building repairs, including doors, windows, closures, panic devices, locks, ceiling tile, floor tile, masonry, and wood repairs.
Ability to conduct surveys and inventories related to assigned equipment, systems, and maintenance activities.
Ability to enter data into computer systems and maintain accurate records and files.
A valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record may be required for some positions.
Able to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing, walking, sitting, and performing close eye work as described.

Responsibilities

Maintain the safe operation and maintenance of building facilities and related systems.
Repair and adjust doors, windows, closures, panic devices, and locks; patch holes; install escutcheons; and repair ceiling and floor tile.
Perform minor masonry and wood repairs and install pictures, coat hooks, wall-hung furnishings, and equipment.
Operate and maintain institutional facility equipment and systems, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot and repair equipment within assigned competency areas.
Respond to customer complaints and equipment issues in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Conduct surveys and inventories related to assigned equipment, systems, and maintenance activities.
Inspect, operate, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and plant equipment and systems.
Maintain electrical equipment and systems, including lights, receptacles, circuit breakers, motors, switches, and alarms.
Maintain mechanical and HVAC equipment and systems, including pumps, valves, fans, compressors, heaters, tanks, and emergency generators.
Maintain plumbing equipment and systems, including expansion tanks, sinks, commodes, hot and cold water systems, circulating pumps, and air vents.
May operate and repair steam systems and perform pneumatic tube station repairs.
May test water systems for chemicals and adjust chemical mixtures and feed rates to maintain proper treatment levels.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and written technical documents to locate problems and complete repairs.
Enter data into computer systems and maintain records and files in accordance with departmental standards and applicable requirements.
Interpret applicable regulations, filing procedures, and auditing policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Respond to repair requests and equipment concerns, identify and document needs or problems, and determine an appropriate resolution according to departmental guidelines.
Perform related duties as required.