Maintenance Mechanic - Full Time - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Whittier Health Network•Westborough, MA

1d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a full-time Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. This role involves assisting the Maintenance Director in general repairs and upkeep of the facility, including grounds, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, carpentry, painting, and roof maintenance. The ideal candidate will be familiar with building codes and safety regulations, and responsible for both minor repairs and assisting with major ones. This position also requires participation in on-call services, weekend/holiday coverage, and assisting with facility education programs.

Requirements

Familiar with building codes, JCAHO codes and Life Safety codes, and codes established by government agencies and insurance companies.
Observes all facility and department safety policies and procedures.
Follows facility fire, safety and evacuation plans.
Consistently maintains awareness of changes in rules and regulations affecting department operations.
Maintains personal availability for on-call services.
Provides weekend, holiday and vacation coverage, as needed and for emergency repairs on a rotating basis with director and staff, which includes carrying inside and outside beepers as required.
May run errands with own transportation as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assists the Maintenance Director in all general repairs of the facility and upkeep of the grounds.
Perform general duties associated with repairs and installation of plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and electrical systems.
Collects all Maintenance Repair Orders (MRO) daily at the designated locations; performs repairs and signs MRO’s to verify completion.
Upon completion of MRO’s, performs work from project list as prioritized by the Director and lead technician; signs off after completion.
Performs carpentry work, ground maintenance, painting and roof maintenance.
Uses supplies and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
Familiar with building codes, JCAHO codes and Life Safety codes, and codes established by government agencies and insurance companies.
Observes all facility and department safety policies and procedures. Follows facility fire, safety and evacuation plans. Consistently maintains awareness of changes in rules and regulations affecting department operations.
Responsible for minor repairs. Major repairs requiring a contractor, should be approved by the Director.
Follows facility procedures related to control of equipment and supplies within the facility. Assures that work assignment areas are clean and equipment and supplies are stored before leaving area on breaks and at end of shift.
Assists in the cleaning and repair of the inside environment, including HVAC refrigeration systems, sprinkler system, plumbing system, elevator system, electrical system, smoke detectors and fire panels, pest control system, and patient call light system.
Assists in the cleaning and repair of the outside environment, including fences, patio area, outside lighting, trash, walkways and entrances, and parking lots.
Examines all painted surfaces and touches up all chipped/scratched paint throughout the facility. Examines all wallpapered areas and repairs and rips all loose seams, and changes all stained ceiling tiles.
Maintains personal availability for on-call services. Provides weekend, holiday and vacation coverage, as needed and for emergency repairs on a rotating basis with director and staff, which includes carrying inside and outside beepers as required.
Assists in the upkeep and repairs to patient areas.
May run errands with own transportation as assigned.
Participates in facility education programs as assigned.