Mechanic I

Albany Medical Center•City of Albany, NY

1d•$50,639 - $75,959

About The Position

The Mechanic I repairs, maintains, overhauls, and assembles machinery, equipment, and building systems at Albany Med Health System. The work includes HVAC units, fan coils, pumps, motors, compressors, plumbing, electrical systems, and other building mechanical equipment. The position also performs repairs and minor construction using carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and painting skills. The role includes preventive maintenance and inspections, maintaining equipment records and spare-parts inventory, and assisting with fire-alarm inspection and maintenance. The Mechanic I may support other trades and assist with snow removal by operating Albany Med vehicles for plowing and road-salt distribution and by shoveling sidewalks. Mandatory overtime, on-call coverage, and call-back duties may be required. The employee follows organizational and safety policies, maintains good housekeeping, and attends annual asbestos training as a member of the asbestos team.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the safe use of power tools, shop tools, hand tools, and testing equipment.
Ability to work with blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings.
Ability to perform repairs and minor construction using carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and painting skills.
Ability to perform mandatory overtime and other duties as required, including on-call coverage, call-back work, and snow removal.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, overhaul, and assemble machinery, equipment, and building systems, including HVAC units, fan coils, pumps, motors, compressors, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections on machinery and systems, and maintain records of tests, calibrations, and inspections.
Fabricate brackets, guards, and other parts using welders, power tools, and shop tools.
Repair, clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment such as surgical tables, nurse call systems, medical gas systems, automatic doors, sterilizers, motors, pumps, compressors, and controls.
Perform repairs and minor construction to buildings and facilities, including painting, plastering, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Maintain spare-parts and hardware inventory and equipment information files, including drawings, schematics, parts lists, cut sheets, and operating instructions.
Use blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings to perform work.
Perform mandatory overtime and other assigned duties, including on-call coverage, call-back work, and snow removal; work with and assist other trades as needed.
Coordinate with supervision to schedule and complete projects according to plans.
Assist with fire-alarm inspection and testing, perform periodic fire-alarm maintenance, and reset alarms.
Change air-handler filters.
Follow AMC policies and procedures and Center safety policies and regulations; maintain good housekeeping to promote safety.
Attend annual asbestos training and serve as part of the asbestos team.