Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Parkland Health•Parkland, WA

About The Position

Responsible for advanced repair, preventive maintenance, and maintenance documentation for equipment throughout Parkland Health System, helping ensure equipment is safe and operational. The role assists with advanced repair and preventive maintenance work orders, responds to facility requests, supports staff with equipment use and repair, and serves as a resource for information about mechanical equipment and machinery. It also includes developing material lists, assisting with employee training, and contributing to assigned department projects. The position requires broad building-maintenance knowledge, including plumbing, electrical and lighting systems, HVAC, drywall repair, and equipment maintenance. The mechanic must follow safety procedures, communicate effectively, interpret technical materials, use hand and power tools properly, and be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk and stand for extended periods, and climb ladders. The role also supports customer satisfaction and department performance by taking ownership of assigned work, maintaining productive relationships with colleagues and external contacts, identifying process improvements, staying current with developments in the field, and complying with applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines.

Requirements

Four years of experience in general building maintenance involving plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, 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-level soldering skill for copper pipe.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, 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 and stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform advanced repairs, preventive maintenance, and maintenance documentation on equipment throughout Parkland Health System.
Assist staff members with advanced repair and preventive maintenance work orders to help keep mechanical equipment safe and operational.
Perform work requests promptly to address facility issues and needs in assigned departments and areas.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, complete work requests, and support customer satisfaction.
Assist Parkland staff with the use and repair of equipment.
Provide literature and information to help personnel repair and use mechanical equipment and machinery.
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, productive 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 the supervisor and implement and monitor results as appropriate.
Stay current with developments and trends in the field through seminars, workshops, professional journals, professional organizations, or maintaining certification or licensure, and apply knowledge gained to current work practices.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines affecting the work area.
Develop effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health-plan requirements; seek guidance as needed.