About the position
The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for performing general maintenance of buildings and equipment throughout the hospital, medical office buildings, and off-site locations, including limited access areas such as medication rooms. The role involves responding to routine and emergency work orders within an allotted time frame, and tasks relate to emergency systems including emergency generators, fire alarm systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and electrical distribution circuits. The mechanic will also perform ongoing preventive maintenance programs for assigned equipment and must possess problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. The position requires good time management skills and the ability to work well within a team environment, as well as effective communication and interaction skills with staff, physicians, patients, and visitors. The work schedule may vary according to staffing changes and weather conditions, and the mechanic will also assist in training new employees in department functions.
Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance of buildings and equipment.
- Respond to routine and emergency work orders in allotted time frame.
- Maintain emergency systems including emergency generators and fire alarm systems.
- Manage heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
- Handle electrical distribution and electrical distribution circuits.
- Conduct ongoing preventive maintenance programs for assigned equipment.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Work with minimal supervisory guidance.
- Exhibit good time management skills.
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Communicate and interact well with staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Train new employees on department functions.
Requirements
- One year of service and maintenance of facility equipment.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate Degree
