Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Georgetown Hospital System • Georgetown, SC

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About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic uses specialized skills to maintain and repair buildings and equipment at Tidelands Health facilities. The primary specialty assignment varies according to organizational needs and the employee’s expertise, and may include general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, steam fitting, communications, refrigeration, carpentry and painting, electronics, or mechanical repair. 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 standards: no more than two minor violations or one major and one minor violation, and no DUI or reckless driving in the past three years. The employee may work in areas where medications are stored or around medications while maintaining certain equipment; competency training will be provided if these functions are required. Scheduling may be flexible to address changing situations, including hurricanes, ice storms, power outages, and other disasters. The mechanic participates in an on-call rotation and may be required to work overtime and weekends as needed by leaders.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or a certificate from a trade or technical school, related formal apprenticeship, or other documented education in a maintenance-related trade. Three additional years of specialized experience may substitute for the required education, for a total of seven years’ experience.
• At least four years of recent experience in one or more specialized skilled maintenance areas, such as HVAC, electrical, communications systems, general maintenance, plumbing, steam fitting, refrigeration, carpentry/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 stopping.
• 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 the work order program 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 on-call rotation.
• Work overtime and weekends as required by leaders.

What This Job Offers

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