Maintenance Mechanic

Northampton County • Easton, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance and repair work to machinery, equipment, and related facilities. A position in this class works in electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment and other areas. Work includes the operation of motor vehicles and power equipment, and may include work at higher or lower level on an incidental basis. This position requires on-call duty on a rotating weekly basis, twenty-four hours per day.

Requirements

• Completion of a high school, or general equivalency, diploma
• At least four (4) years of full-time experience in equipment and facility maintenance or repair work which has included involvement in troubleshooting jobs and/or overseeing other workers.
• Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and contracted service personnel.
• Ability to work in close proximity to nursing facility patients, families and visitors, if required by work assignment.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly employed in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility maintenance and repair work.
• Must be proficient in reading electrical drawings, including wiring, schematic, panel schedules, and line diagrams, as well as proficiency in electrical motor controls and troubleshooting motor problems using electrical drawings.
• Must be proficient in reading plumbing pipe drawings, have knowledge of drain opening, cutting and threading pipe, soldering, and faucet repairs.
• Ability to perform or assist with building renovation projects including the installation or repair of framing, drywall, tiling, carpeting, doors, and windows.
• Ability to operate a personal computer to enter information into and secure information from established programs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Post high school training program or apprenticeship in one of the affected trades may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Receives and completes work order assignments for preventative maintenance and repairs related to mechanical equipment, vehicles, diesel generators, electrical fixtures, drains, and other facility components.
• Inspects and tests faulty items, mechanisms or structural components; identifies source of problem or other repair needed; determines materials needed for jobs, checking against supplies; secures materials and equipment for each job; coordinates schedule for job performance, including the shutoff of power, with other building personnel and those in affected area.
• Follows standard safety practices, including safeguarding building users, visitors or residents; finishes job to insure proper operation of item and conformance to accepted standards, or refers to higher level personnel.
• May keep records of jobs performed, materials used and related information; may instruct and oversee the work of other personnel providing assistance with jobs, as directed by supervisor.
• Services, removes, repairs, replaces, tests and operates specialized equipment such as generators, industrial laundry and kitchen equipment, chair lifts, and heating system parts, and general equipment such as door closers, locks, lights, blowers, and mechanical tools.
• May make repairs to structural components of various facilities; services, removes, repairs and replaces doors, windows, walls and partitions, and related elements; may tour assigned area to identify needed repairs, read gauges and/or check general status of facilities.
• Drives trucks of various sizes to haul equipment or materials; operates drill presses, lathes, air compressors and jack hammers, and similar maintenance or construction equipment, including cutting and welding equipment; provides preventive maintenance for and repairs of such equipment and vehicles.
• Assists other trades personnel and performs such work on an as needed basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED