Sr Maintenance Mechanic - Full Time - Shift Vary

Wellstar Health System•Dallas, GA

10d

About The Position

The Sr Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment and systems, including pumps, motors, lamp ballasts and lighting, light carpentry, commercial doors and automatic door operators, sheetrock, plumbing, pneumatic control air systems, and compressors as applicable. The position performs experienced-level mechanic work, serves as a resource and educator to other Maintenance Mechanics, and assists the team leader in overseeing the operation and repair of building mechanical systems. The mechanic also performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and systems. The Senior Mechanic may assist with Life Safety PMs, SOC drawings, above-ceiling programs, tube stations, power plant operations, medical gas and vacuum systems, elevators, emergency generators, fire alarm systems, nurse call systems, TVs, overhead paging, and construction and renovation projects as applicable. The role responds to service requests and work orders, assesses required work, tools, parts and materials, completes repairs and documentation, and supports preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance. Weekend and on-call shifts are worked on a rotating basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification/license or formal education in one or more of HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical.
At least 5 years of experience in general mechanical maintenance and repairs.
Knowledge of systems that may include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, HVAC controls, TV, nurse call, tube systems, medical air, and automatic and manual doors, with subject matter expertise in at least one area.
Some knowledge of Joint Commission areas.
Knowledge of carpentry and sheetrock work and repairs.
Extensive knowledge of power tools, hand tools, and diagnostic equipment related to the relevant disciplines.
Ability to read and follow blueprints.
Understanding of NFPA and Life Safety Codes applicable in a healthcare environment.
Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Respond to telephoned service requests and detailed project work orders.
Assess work complexity and identify the tools, spare parts, and materials needed to complete jobs.
Prepare purchase requisitions, submit them for approval, receive materials, and close out documentation.
Complete repairs in a timely manner and submit completed repair documentation on the date of repair.
Help maintain inventory of critical spare parts and materials by conducting periodic inventory and requisitioning replacements.
Assess preventive maintenance work requests for materials, equipment or system access, and scheduling needs.
Conduct preventive maintenance as specified in work requests and follow tasks through completion.
Report unusual deficiencies identified during preventive maintenance to the supervisor and follow up on corrective repairs and documentation.
Submit completed preventive maintenance documentation on the date the work is completed.
Assist others with preventive maintenance as required.
Perform experienced-level mechanic work.
Make monthly tours of the assigned work zone, identify repairs, and request technical assistance when needed.
Inspect above-ceiling fire and smoke walls in the assigned work zone to ensure penetrations are sealed as required by code.
Notify the supervisor in writing of repairs needed in the assigned zone.
Assume lead responsibilities in the lead's absence.
Help ensure regulatory compliance.
Serve as a resource and educator to other Maintenance Mechanics.
Develop and maintain working ability in applicable life safety, building, and facility systems, including Life Safety PMs, SOC drawings, above-ceiling programs, tube stations, power plant operations, medical gas and vacuum, elevators, emergency generators, fire alarms, nurse call, TVs and overhead paging, and construction and renovation projects.
Work weekend and on-call shifts on a rotating basis.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.