Maintenance Mechanic

Under direct supervision of an operating engineer. Operating and maintaining physical plant equipment. Using all necessary safety precautions, replaces lamps, hangs shelving, picture checks fire extinguishers and competes minor work request.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time:

·         Repairs plumbing fixtures as associated with sinks, showers, etc.

·         Repairs patient beds and other engineering equipment

·         Participates in all required hospital educational programs.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

·         Performs and documents fire extinguisher inspections.

Decision making and budget responsibilities:

·         Decision impact limited to the employee.

·         No budget responsibility

Assigned direct reports:

·         N/A

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

·         High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

·         N/A

Experience:

Required

·         At least one (1) year experience in some type of mechanical maintenance.

Preferred

·         N/A

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Required

·         Must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years old with minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the type of vehicle being driven.

Preferred

·         N/A

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Required

·         Demonstrates ability to safely operate all equipment in the steam plant while in the presence of an Operating Engineer.

·         Illustrates ability to trouble shoot mechanical / electrical safely and efficiently.

·         Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information.

·         Recognizes own limitations and seeks guidance appropriately.

·         Demonstrates an awareness of safety measures.

·         Uses problem solving and communication skills to resolve complaints or concerns.

·         Communicates effectively with adolescent, adult, and geriatric customers based on principles of growth and development and life stages.

·         Demonstrates ability to work in a team situation.

·         Uses effective working relationships with all Healthcare team players, patients, and significant others.

·         Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills using lines of authority appropriately.

·         Undertakes continuing education and diligently applies his or herself to on the job training.

·         Willing to work any shift as assigned.

·         Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

·         Personal appearance makes a good first impression.

·         Ability to clean boilers for boiler inspections.

·         Implements policies / procedures in times of disaster or an emergency by being knowledgeable and responding properly to drills.

·         Uses proper methods of hanging cabinets, pictures or articles on walls.

·         Completes all required documentation logs and forms.

Preferred

·         Bilingual skills a plus.

Other:

Required

·         Must have a satisfactory driving record, which is defined as

o   No more than one (1) accident and two (2) moving violations or

o   Two (2) accidents and one (1) violation or

o   No accidents and three (3) violations on or off the job within the past 36 months.

o   No conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), suspension, auto felony conviction or other serious violations within the past 36 months.

·         Must complete a defensive driving course within the first 90 days of employment and yearly thereafter.

·         Drives a organization owned vehicle as a part of their job and is considered a Category A. driver.