Plant Mechanic

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Mechanic maintains efficient facility operations at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, Texas. The role performs preventive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, machinery, utilities, and related facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and mechanical equipment. The mechanic records equipment readings and maintenance activity, maintains plant safety features, and participates in hospital safety programs and training. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with rotating on-call duties and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in maintenance and repair of equipment and utility systems.
Valid Class C driver's license upon hire.
Good written and verbal skills to read blueprints and work orders and interact with staff, tenants, contractors, and others.
Ability to use hand tools, electrical tools, and other tools with little supervision.
Ability to travel and climb stairs and ladders to access equipment.
Ability to push, pull, lift, stretch, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and stand in difficult positions in crowded quarters to inspect and observe equipment, displays, and dials.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare environment.
High-rise building experience.

Responsibilities

Identify equipment operational and maintenance needs.
Implement preventive maintenance programs for plant equipment, machinery, and related facilities.
Record mechanical equipment readings and ensure records are accurate.
Maintain plant safety features.
Perform major repairs on machinery and facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and mechanical equipment.
Perform routine mechanical, electrical, or machining maintenance activities, including lubrication, inspection, and replacement of parts.
Use the CMMS to keep computerized records of activities, time, materials, equipment maintenance, and performance.
Participate in hospital and departmental safety programs, educational opportunities, and related training.
Perform rotating on-call duties as scheduled and work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.