Sr Maintenance Mechanic

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for installing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, calibrating, testing, operating, and maintaining various hospital systems. These systems include chilled water, steam, condensate, domestic and heating water, medical gas, fire protection, computerized tube and DI water systems, the hospital’s medical infectious waste incinerators, and mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, air handling units, variable frequency drives, and air compressors. The role also involves changing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as directed, and overseeing and training Maintenance Mechanics and Maintenance Helpers. Welding and fabricating metal components may also be required if trained. The position involves performing routine predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems across hospital, administrative, and research lab locations, including installation, startup, and rebuilding of equipment. Responding to unscheduled equipment failures and performing emergency shutdown/start-up procedures are critical. The role requires working independently or collaboratively with other mechanics, crafts, and contractors in a fast-paced environment. It involves using hand and power tools for fabrication, repair, and troubleshooting, interpreting schematics and manuals, and operating specific hospital systems like the medical infectious waste incinerator and water purification systems. Minor locksmithing duties may also be assigned. Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with staff and adhering to safety policies are essential. More complex duties include tearing down and rebuilding pumps, compressors, and vacuum systems; replacing and testing circuit boards for variable frequency drives; repairing electrical control circuits; replacing electrical components; performing advanced welding (TIG, MIG, Stick); conducting predictive maintenance (infrared scans, ultrasonic testing, laser alignment); and assisting with maintenance on autoclaves and process equipment. The role also involves interpreting work requests, determining material needs, complying with regulatory codes, drawing sketches for clarity, providing project schedules and cost estimates, and serving as a knowledge resource for less experienced personnel. Maintaining regular attendance is also required.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
Six (6) years of experience as a mechanic, at the journeyman or equivalent level, are required
Experience must include four (4) years of working on steam, condensate, pneumatic, and domestic and hot water systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital or related environment preferred

Responsibilities

Performs the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic.
Performs routine predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment and systems in hospital, administrative and research lab locations.
Installs, startups and tests new equipment and rebuilds existing equipment.
Responds to unscheduled equipment failures and performs emergency shutdown and/or -start-up procedures to ensure continuity of operation of critical systems and components.
Works independently, with other mechanics, with other crafts and contractor personnel, to quickly and effectively perform routine and emergency maintenance in a fast paced, high volume work environment.
Uses hand and/or power tools to fabricate, repair and trouble shoot mechanical equipment and systems.
Uses job-related tools and equipment to perform quality work.
Measures parts and equipment for ordering replacement materials or parts fabrication.
Trouble-shoots equipment using appropriate analysis methods.
Reads and interprets job related schematics and drawings and manufacturer’s operations and maintenance manuals.
Operates and maintains the hospital’s medical infectious waste incinerator, and deionized and reverse osmosis water systems.
May be called upon to perform minor locksmithing duties.
Establishes and maintains a harmonious working relationship with clinical and research staff, and other FOM department personnel.
Adheres to institutional and departmental administrative safety policies and procedures.
Performs more complex repairs and maintenance duties, including, but not limited to: Tears-down and rebuilds water pumps, medical gas pumps and compressors, vacuum systems, and air compressors; Replaces and tests circuit boards for variable frequency drives; Repairs electrical control circuits; Replaces electrical components, such as motors, relays and electronic circuit boards; Welds various types of metals using appropriate welding methods (including TIG, MIG and Stick), if properly trained; Performs predictive maintenance (infrared scans, ultrasonic testing and laser alignment) on major plant equipment; Assists with performing maintenance on autoclaves and other process equipment.
Interprets and clarifies work requests and determines materials and parts required for job completion.
Complies with departmental, institutional, local, and national regulatory codes.
Draws sketches, when necessary, to ensure clear understanding of task requirements.
Provides accurate project schedules and cost estimates.
Serves as a knowledge resource for Maintenance Mechanics and Maintenance Helpers.
Assists and trains less experienced personnel to resolve more complex maintenance issues.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.