Maintenance Mechanic IV

Emory•Atlanta, GA

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 responses, 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 general building repairs; operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining facility equipment; supporting electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and plant systems; conducting water-treatment tests and adjusting chemicals when applicable; reading technical documents; entering data and maintaining records; and responding to customer complaints and repair requests. Duties may vary according to the assigned work area and competency areas.

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 an insurable driving record may be required for some positions.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds; carrying objects up to 35 pounds; lifting 36–75 pounds occasionally, 20–35 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly; occasional to frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting; and close eye work involving computers, typing, reading, and writing. Demands may vary by assigned work area and tasks.
Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot and cold temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient-care and handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel, and use of personal protective equipment, including respirators. Conditions may vary by assigned work area and tasks.

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; repair ceiling and floor tile; perform minor masonry and wood repairs; and install pictures, coat hooks, wall-hung furnishings, and equipment.
Operate and maintain equipment and systems common to institutional facilities.
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 equipment and systems in assigned electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and plant operations competency areas.
Maintain electrical systems and equipment, including lights, receptacles, circuit breakers, motors, switches, and alarms.
Maintain mechanical and HVAC systems and equipment, including pumps, valves, fans, compressors, heaters, tanks, emergency generators, and related equipment.
Maintain plumbing systems and equipment, 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 chilled water, condenser water, steam, and hot water systems daily; adjust chemical mixtures and feed rates to maintain appropriate water-treatment chemical levels.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and written technical documents to locate problems and complete repairs accurately.
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 customer complaints, repair requests, and equipment concerns in a timely and appropriate manner; identify and document needs or problems and determine an appropriate resolution under departmental guidelines.
Perform related duties as required.