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

Northeast Georgia Health System•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 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 progress on work requests, and promptly documents work and time. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining essential building systems, troubleshooting and repairing facility issues, organizing tools and materials, prioritizing assignments, and using appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends. The position is categorized as an eight-hour afternoon/evening shift.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field and at least one year of experience, or at least 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

Represent the department as a knowledgeable professional technician and state the nature of the service being provided to patients or staff.
Update the originator of work requests on progress through completion and document work and time spent 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, and vacuum breakers.
Evaluate and repair leaks above ceilings, including roof, air-conditioning condensation, and plumbing leaks.
Prioritize work using good judgment and manage time effectively.
Organize tools and materials needed for assigned work, preparing at least one day ahead so work can begin promptly at the start of the shift.
Keep current with work assignments and respond to each in a timely manner, following the Plant Operations Priority System.
Correctly use appropriate personal protective equipment.