Maintenance Mechanic - 3:00pm-11:30pm - Monday-Friday - Rotating Weekends

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, 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 represents the department as a knowledgeable professional technician, communicates work-request progress and completion to requestors, and promptly documents work performed and time spent. The role operates and understands major building systems, diagnoses and repairs routine maintenance problems, and supports safe, timely work execution in accordance with the Plant Operations Priority System.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Install, repair, replace, and inspect pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures serving heating, water, gas, and drainage systems.
Represent the department as a knowledgeable professional technician and communicate the nature and progress of service work to patients or staff and work-request originators.
Document completed work and time spent promptly and in detail on work requests.
Understand and operate major essential systems, including boiler, chiller, and generator plants; medical air and vacuum pumps; sprinkler and fire-pump systems; fire alarms; and domestic hot- and cold-water systems.
Analyze and correct routine building-maintenance problems.
Troubleshoot and repair patient-room lighting, receptacles, exit lights, and ballast replacements.
Analyze mechanical problems and order appropriate repair parts.
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 assigned work and prepare for work at least one day ahead when needed.
Keep track of assignments and respond to each in a timely manner according to the Plant Operations Priority System.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment.