Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•Hazard, KY

20h

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic installs, inspects, repairs, and maintains machinery and ensures electrical and mechanical equipment is in proper working order. The primary work location is the Hazard Clinic, with travel to other ARH locations as needed to support projects and initiatives, provide implementation assistance and training, and offer operational guidance in response to organizational priorities and project demands. The position performs mechanical work on equipment and may assist with specialized trades or work toward a formal apprenticeship in plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical work, refrigeration, elevator mechanics, or plant operating engineering. Six months to one year of on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency in assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Mechanical-field background meeting one of these pathways: one year of technical-school training in the mechanical field plus one year of related experience; or three years of documented experience performing mechanical duties with previous employers.
Technical-school training must include at least 650 total hours of classroom instruction and shop experience in a mechanical field.
Cooperative education programs providing on-the-job experience with business and industry may substitute for either work experience or shop experience requirements.
One year of mechanical experience is required when qualifying technical-school training is used, or three years of documented mechanical experience is required.
Six months to one year of on-the-job training to attain proficiency in assigned duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment, and maintenance practices.
Ability to perform mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
Ability to read and follow technical manuals, instructions, and safety procedures.
Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and machinery used in mechanical maintenance.
Knowledge of workplace safety standards and practices.
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and related equipment.
Ensure equipment operates in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
Select stock, tools, and supplies for assigned tasks.
Load and unload stock, tools, and supplies from vehicles and store them in assigned locations.
Read diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturers’ specifications to complete assigned work.
Complete designated sections of service requests, work requests, and project forms.
Repair and maintain lawn and snow-moving equipment and operate it when needed.
Perform installation and repair work involving ceiling tile, floor tile, and base when needed.
Relieve the plant operating engineer when needed after completing appropriate training and receiving instructions.
Assist with assigned activities or work toward a formal apprenticeship in plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical work, refrigeration, elevator mechanics, or plant operating engineering.
Travel to other ARH locations to provide project assistance, implementation support, training, and operational guidance as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.