Maintenance Mechanic II

POSITION PURPOSE

Under supervision of the Manager, maintains hospital HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures and Joint Commission regulations by coordinating, performing, and assignment of work requested through the hospital maintenance work request and preventative maintenance program.

MACHINES, TOOLS, & EQUIPMENT

• Basic hand tools
• Carpentry tools
• Welding Equipment
• Power tools
• Refrigeration repair equipment
• Plumbing repair equipment
• Blueprints

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Maintains and operates equipment; performs air conditioning and refrigeration repairs, electrical changes and repairs, electronic repairs and testing, and mechanical equipment repairs, and plumbing changes and repairs.
• Participates in preventative maintenance programs.
• Tours hospital complex to observe operating equipment, meters and gauges to ensure that operation is in accord with specified instructions.
• Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal light.
• Notifies supervisor when major repairs or assistance is required.
• Records readings of meters, gauges and graphs on inspection sheet.
• Records repair work performed in logbook.
• Checks exterior lighting and accesses route to hospital.
• Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, fuel and drainage systems.
• Constructs, repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions and other parts of the hospital.
• Performs repairs and installations of small refrigeration machines and assists in overhaul of major refrigeration machines.
• Reports all safety hazards to supervisor or administration in time of need.
• Ensures that work area and shop is in a clean and orderly condition to create a pleasant, comfortable and safe physical environment for patients, employees, medical staff and general public.
• Performs PMS and completes work orders as assigned.
• Performs a variety of routine standard servicing/repair operations to maintain hospital buildings, equipment, furnishing, fixtures and ground in proper condition as directed.
• Performs urgent, corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems as required; performs preventative maintenance on equipment and physical structures as required, maintaining related records.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors, adheres to all HMH policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity of service
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations. Will be required to be in the on-call rotation.
• Sketches, plans, reads and interprets blueprints and manufacturers’ specifications.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Vocational or Technical training in Refrigeration preferred.

Experience: One year refrigeration maintenance experience required.

Licensure/Certification: Current, valid driver’s license required. HVAC certification preferred.

Required Skills: Ability to read blueprints and equipment schematics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching & climbing.

Occasional: sitting, bending, squatting, kneeling, & twisting.

Visual and hearing acuity required; Work is both inside and outside.

Possible exposure to: loud noise, extreme temperatures, toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.

Benefits:
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources