Maintenance Mechanic - 11:00pm-7:30am - Monday-Friday -Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Braselton, GA

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic installs, repairs, replaces, and inspects pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain heating, water, gas, and drainage. The role performs general trade work with minimal need for continuous supervision or direction. The mechanic responds to maintenance requests, communicates progress to the request originator, documents work and time, and operates and maintains major building systems. Work includes analyzing and correcting routine building maintenance problems, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, completing plumbing repairs, and evaluating leaks. The mechanic prioritizes assignments, prepares tools and materials in advance, responds to work requests promptly, follows the Plant Operations Priority System, and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field of study and one year of experience; alternatively, three years of experience in lieu of an associate degree.
Proficiency using tools and equipment associated with the trade.
Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing skills.
Safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

Represent the department as a knowledgeable professional technician and state the nature of the service being provided to the patient or staff member.
Update the originator of work requests on progress through completion.
Promptly and thoroughly document work performed and time spent on work requests.
Understand and operate major essential systems, including boiler, chiller, and generator plants; medical air and vacuum pumps; sprinkler systems and fire pumps; fire alarms; and hot and cold domestic water systems.
Analyze and correct problems related to normal building maintenance.
Troubleshoot and repair patient-room lighting, receptacles, exit lights, and ballasts.
Analyze mechanical problems and order the parts needed for repairs.
Correct common plumbing problems involving faucets, traps, flush valves, shut-off valves, and vacuum breakers.
Evaluate and repair leaks above ceilings, including roof, air-conditioning condensation, and plumbing leaks.
Prioritize work and manage time effectively.
Organize tools and materials for specific job assignments.
Prepare work and materials at least one day ahead so work can begin promptly at the start of the shift.
Keep up with work assignments and respond to each in a timely manner.
Complete work according to the Plant Operations Priority System.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment.