Maintenance Mechanic, Medical Center

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•$22 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This position is 2nd Shift. Apply your hands-on expertise to keep critical facility systems running while responding to real-time maintenance and emergency needs. Perform maintenance and repair work on a variety of Medical Center plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment; assume independent responsibility for response to maintenance, repair and emergency trouble calls for assigned Medical Center facilities during other than normal working hours (second and third shifts) and on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three (3) to four (4) years minimum experience required either in a specific trade or in general building maintenance and repair.
Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment.
Ability to complete daily records, logs, and time sheets.

Nice To Haves

Experience/Training in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to Medical Center emergency maintenance calls after normal shop hours and on weekends and holidays; log all calls received and document action taken; perform repair work as needed; if permanent repair is not immediately feasible, perform necessary temporary repairs sufficient to secure the systems and facility; notify appropriate engineer, supervisor, or security personnel if further action is required.
Conduct periodic inspections of designated facilities and equipment; make repairs and perform preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and communication systems and equipment; make repairs to general building facilities as needed.
Respond immediately to fire alarm systems; disengage electrical, water, or gas systems to protect building occupants and property; assist Public Safety in removing patients, personnel, or equipment as needed.
Assist with major repairs to electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and refrigeration equipment as required.
Advise management of general condition of facilities and equipment and any unusual problems or concerns that may arise; make recommendations for improvements and upgrades to facilities for budget planning.
Maintain appropriate documentation and maintenance/repair records to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
Perform other assigned duties incidental to the work described herein.