Mechanic (General)

San Juan Regional Medical Center•Farmington, NM

About The Position

Mechanics work in the Plant Engineering Department to help ensure a safe, comfortable, and attractive healthcare environment. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hospital facilities, equipment, mechanical systems, plumbing, heating and cooling equipment, and other building components. The mechanic also maintains work records, follows safety and department procedures, supports projects and procurement, and provides service consistent with San Juan Regional Medical Center’s values and service standards. The position requires routine interaction with hospital staff and people outside the organization, accurate documentation, a neat appearance, and an organized work area. Employees are expected to learn applicable policies and competencies, participate in required education, exercise safe work practices, and identify and report unsafe conditions or maintenance needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience related to building maintenance or construction.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Basic computer keyboarding experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Dependable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, polite, and thorough work habits.
Willingness and ability to learn and share knowledge with others.
Ability to keep accurate and legible records.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work with hospital staff and people from outside the organization.
Ability to concentrate, pay attention, and remain alert to surrounding dangers.
Normal eyesight, hearing, and manual dexterity with both hands for safety purposes.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, climb, crawl, push, pull, twist, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in sterile and mechanical areas, which may involve moving machinery, noise, and heat.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment when required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of healthcare environments.
Mechanical and customer-service knowledge.
Basic keyboarding and computer skills.
Good human relations skills.
Additional mechanical and electrical training, especially successful formal technical or vocational training.
Ability to use electrical meters to check voltage and amp readings for connected loads.
Knowledge and ability to bend, cut, ream, thread, and join piping; test joints under pressure for leaks; repair or replace piping; and clear drain stoppages.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment and facilities to confirm proper operation and working condition.
Maintain routine records; determine the type and extent of equipment malfunctions; adjust, disassemble, repair or replace components; reassemble equipment; and test for proper operation.
Report serious problems to a supervisor or management for instructions or maintenance scheduling.
Operate gas-fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters; make adjustments to pressure, combustion, water flow and level, safety devices, and auxiliary equipment.
Test boiler water and condensate, and make chemical changes or adjustments based on test results.
Service and repair heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, including fans, motors, coils, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls.
Clean and lubricate fan coil units, motors, and other machinery.
Replace filters, belts, hoses, and fluids as needed and keep records of repairs.
Maintain, repair, and alter steam, water, pneumatic, and sanitary plumbing pipelines, fixtures, and components.
Perform general welding, cutting, and joining of metals that do not require critical test tolerance or certification.
Monitor, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair building assemblies as part of general mechanical maintenance.
Maintain lighting fixtures, including bulbs and ballasts.
Clean sink and grease traps; replace and repack valves; and assemble equipment and related items.
Make minor repairs to hospital beds, television sets, and other patient-related items assigned to the Engineering department.
Repair walls and drywall; patch holes; hang or remove items; and paint or texture surfaces.
Move supplies, furniture, and equipment, and properly dispose of trash and scrap materials.
Assist department managers, assistant managers, or supervisors with project coordination, procurement, inventory, information gathering, reporting, and errands when requested.
Maintain a neat personal appearance and keep the work area organized and clean during and after tasks.
Learn and follow applicable SJRMC and department policies and procedures.
Learn and follow procedures for working with the fire alarm system, including disarming, re-arming, and diagnosing messages and trouble lights.
Learn and follow start-up, testing, operating, shutdown, preventive maintenance, and general maintenance procedures for the fire pump and emergency generator, including oil changes, battery checks or changes, and gauge readings.
Maintain required competencies in HIPAA, safety, infection control, HealthStream courses, and other required education; attend in-service training sessions as applicable.
Use proper safety practices throughout all duties.
Identify unsafe conditions and items requiring Plant Engineering attention, correct them when appropriate or report them to the Engineering Supervisor or Production Control, and document corrective action or verify that a work order was issued.
Report and follow up to ensure needed equipment, materials, and supplies are ordered.
Document work status for tasks taking more than one day and accurately record all work performed.
Contribute to continuous improvement in all aspects of the job.
Implement SJRMC Service Standards: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship.
Perform other duties as assigned.