Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Tidelands Health • Georgetown, SC

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About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment at Tidelands Health facilities, using specialized skills in one or more areas such as general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, steam fitting, communications, refrigeration, carpentry and painting, electronics, or mechanical repair. The primary specialty assignment may vary based on organizational needs and the employee’s expertise. The mechanic serves as the main point of contact when the Director or Assistant Director is off site.

The role supports multiple facilities and requires a valid South Carolina driver’s license meeting the stated driving-record requirements. The employee may work in areas where medications are stored or work around medications as part of equipment maintenance; competency training will be provided if those duties are required. Schedules may need to be flexible in response to changing conditions, including severe weather, power outages, and other disasters. The position participates in a call rotation and requires overtime and weekend work as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or a certificate from a trade or technical school, a related formal apprenticeship, or other documented education in a maintenance-mechanic-related trade. Three additional years of specialized experience may substitute for the high school diploma, for a total of seven years’ experience.
• At least four years of recent experience in one or more specialized maintenance areas, such as HVAC, electrical, communications systems, general maintenance, plumbing, steam fitting, refrigeration, carpentry or painting, electronics, or mechanical repair.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with no more than two minor violations or one major and one minor violation, and no DUI or reckless driving in the past three years.
• Ability to communicate with employees and the public.
• Ability to complete assignments with little supervision and manage numerous interruptions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including walking, climbing, lifting, and stooping.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instruction documents.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Ability to handle occasional pressure from multiple calls and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned room inspections according to departmental standards.
• Ensure work meets agreed-upon quality standards.
• Complete the Preventative Maintenance Program according to departmental protocol.
• Complete work orders according to agreed-upon standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact when the Director or Assistant Director is off site.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment at Tidelands Health facilities.
• Participate in the mechanic call rotation and work overtime or weekends as needed.

What This Job Offers

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