Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Parkland Health•Parkland, FL

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic performs advanced repairs, preventive maintenance, and maintenance documentation on equipment throughout Parkland Health to help ensure equipment is safe and operational. The role assists with advanced repair and preventive-maintenance work orders, responds to facility issues and requests, supports staff in using and repairing mechanical equipment, and helps train employees. It also develops material lists for work orders, supports assigned department projects, and maintains productive working relationships with management, patients, employees, contractors, and vendors. The position is expected to identify ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction, keep current with developments in the field, and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines. It integrates relevant knowledge into current practices and seeks guidance when needed to support compliance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

Four years of experience in general building maintenance involving plumbing, HVAC, electrical, lighting, drywall repair, and equipment maintenance.
Thorough working knowledge of proper safety procedures.
Thorough working knowledge of plumbing and electrical maintenance functions, including lighting and equipment.
Thorough working knowledge of the proper use of power and hand tools.
Ability to assist with training other employees in repair and maintenance functions.
Intermediate skill in soldering copper pipe.
Effective oral and written communication with department and hospital personnel.
Ability to read and interpret sketches, drawings, and technical instruction manuals.
Basic computer skills.
Physical ability to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
General building maintenance experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
Journeyman Plumbing or Electrical licensure, or a trade school certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced repairs, preventive-maintenance tasks, and maintenance documentation on equipment throughout Parkland Health System.
Assist staff members with advanced repair and preventive-maintenance work orders to help ensure mechanical equipment is safe and operational.
Complete work requests to address department and area facility issues and needs in a timely manner.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, represent Facilities/Engineering Services positively, complete work requests, and support customer satisfaction.
Assist Parkland staff with equipment use and repair, providing information and literature as a resource.
Assist with training new employees as needed.
Develop material lists for jobs and work orders and submit requests for management approval to support timely acquisition.
Maintain positive working relationships with management, patients, employees, contractors, and vendors.
Complete department projects as assigned and perform other duties as assigned.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations to a supervisor, implement changes, and monitor results as appropriate.
Stay informed about developments and trends in the field through activities such as seminars, workshops, professional journals, professional organizations, or maintaining certification or licensure, and integrate knowledge gained into work practices.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines; support effective internal controls and seek guidance as needed.