Plant Mechanic

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the efficient operation of the facility by identifying equipment operational and maintenance needs, implementing a preventive maintenance program for plant equipment, machinery, and related facilities. This role involves recording mechanical equipment readings, maintaining plant safety features, and performing major repairs on machinery and the facility, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and mechanical equipment. The position also requires performing routine mechanical, electrical, or machining maintenance activities, utilizing the CMMS for record-keeping, and participating in hospital and departmental safety programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
3 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of equipment and utilities systems required.
DL - Driver’s License Valid Class C Driver's License Upon Hire required.
Must have good written and verbal skills to read blueprints, work orders and interact with staff, tenants, contractors and others.
Able to use hand tools, electrical tools and others with little supervision.
Requires the ability to travel, climb stairs and ladders to access equipment; pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping and standing in difficult positions in crowded quarters to make inspections and observe equipment, displays and dials.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare environment is preferred.
High rise building experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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