Mechanic - Nights

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

23d

About The Position

Maintains and repairs equipment at D-H Center facilities.

Requirements

• High school graduate with 2 years mechanical experience, formal technical training, and computer experience required.
• The ability to read blueprints, schematic diagrams, and equipment manuals required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required in accordance with D-H’s Driver Disqualifications Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of facility.
• Makes rounds of machine rooms to check for proper operation of equipment while being alert to noises, vibrations, and unusual smells within the mechanical spaces.
• Identifies hazards within the machine rooms and works to eliminate them.
• Evaluates effectiveness of procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations to supervisor regarding the condition of equipment that may need to be repaired or replaced to prevent costly downtime in the future.
• Evaluates the nature of reported problems, determines the most effective method for corrective measures, affects the needed corrections, provides necessary follow-up, and completes all required documentation.
• Troubleshoots and repairs the pneumatic tube system.
• Responds to fire alarms and resets the system.
• Responds to the loss of electrical power, water, medical air, and medical vacuum and other life safety equipment.
• Investigates complaints and observations regarding poor or damaged equipment and attempts to remedy the problem while providing the necessary documentation to keep equipment histories current.
• Assists in moving and placing furniture, fixtures and other equipment using the proper equipment and safety standards.
• Reports any unsafe situations or practices to the supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment at all times.
• Recommends spare parts to ensure prompt completion of work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintains familiarity with repair manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Evaluates equipment operation and makes recommendations for improved and cost effective operations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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