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

Northeast Georgia Health System•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 systems. 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 service updates to the person who submitted each work request, and documents work and time promptly and in detail. The role operates major essential systems, troubleshoots building maintenance and mechanical issues, performs plumbing and electrical-related repairs, organizes tools and materials, and prioritizes work according to the Plant Operations Priority System. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be used. The position is scheduled 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with every-third-weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field of study and at least one year of experience, or three years of experience in lieu of an associate degree.
Proficiency in 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 explain the nature of the service being performed to patients or staff.
Update the originator of each work request on progress through completion and document work and time promptly and in detail.
Understand and operate major components of essential systems, including boiler, chiller, and generator plants; medical air and vacuum pumps; sprinkler systems and fire pumps; 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 ballasts.
Analyze mechanical problems and order the parts needed for repairs.
Correct common plumbing problems involving faucets, traps, flush valves, shut-off valves, vacuum breakers, and similar fixtures.
Evaluate and repair leaks above ceilings, including roof, air-conditioning condensation, and plumbing leaks.
Prioritize work using sound time-management judgment and organize tools and materials for assigned jobs.
Prepare work and materials at least one day ahead so work can begin promptly at the start of the shift.
Keep up with assignments and respond to each in a timely manner, following the Plant Operations Priority System.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment.