The Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs the hospital’s mechanical plant, buildings, and associated equipment; performs preventive maintenance as assigned; performs unscheduled maintenance as assigned; and performs other duties as assigned. Reports to Facility Manager or Team Coordinator. Duties are performed under general supervision following Support Services and Health Center’s policies and procedures. Requires ability to work closely with team members on multiple assignments to meet de... more details
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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs the hospital’s mechanical plant, buildings, and associated equipment; performs preventive maintenance as assigned; performs unscheduled maintenance as assigned; and performs other duties as assigned. Reports to Facility Manager or Team Coordinator. Duties are performed under general supervision following Support Services and Health Center’s policies and procedures. Requires ability to work closely with team members on multiple assignments to meet deadlines, with minimal supervision. Will be expected to seek solutions to operational barriers and contribute to continuous quality improvement. Position interacts via alpha numeric pager, telephone, written or verbal communications with all employee levels within the Support Service department and clients, patients and customers. Must conform to all safety policies and procedures in effect. Works as assigned in emergency or disaster situations.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
High school graduate or equivalent required with emphasis in industrial arts. Must successfully complete the required training program within the defined probationary period. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers. Ability to read, follow instructions (verbal and written), and use basic math skills as required. In addition, incumbent must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in work schedule, assignments and environment.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience in the mechanical or electrical field is required. Must have familiar with major systems (mechanical and electrical) and their repairs. Must be able to reading mechanical prints and schematics. Hospital experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Descriptor 3: Broad Range of technical Skills
- Has broad, fairly detailed level of knowledge of specific area.
- Gathers, organizes, verifies, composes, and/or analyzes data in the completion of several defined, multi-step procedures.
- Produces final output within established standards.
- May operate complicated equipment machinery.
PROBLEM SOLVING / DECISION-MAKING:
Descriptor 4: Assignments or Projects Have Limited Precedent
- Assignments or Projects Have Limited Precedent.
- Receives guidance through broad policy only and has varied courses of action available.
- Requires risk-taking and judgment to adapt existing philosophy or practices.
SCOPE OF IMPACT / ACCOUNTABILITY:
Descriptor 3: Influences Work Area
- Impacts multiple work areas on a day today basis.
- Provides information regularly to decision-making process.
- Has little or no responsibility for committing resources (financial or staff in work area(s), but performs analyses and makes recommendations.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:
Descriptor 2: Conveys Basic Facts
- Coordinates work with others.
- Conveys detailed, routine information.
- Requires listening skills to maintain cooperative associations..
PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES (Essential Functions):
Upon assigned a task, selects appropriate tools and parts to complete assigned preventive or unscheduled maintenance task. Maintenance actions must be completed LAW applicable codes and regulations, for example, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Plumbing Code; Federal, State, and local regulations; Health Center’s Policies and Procedures; and other governing or regulatory bodies. Upon assigned a task, completes preventive maintenance work orders: such as a change belt drives, change filters, lubricates, repacks, replaces worn parts, patch fire walls, works on specialized equipment, for example, Central Service, Laundry, Nutrition Services and Nursing Services and other required tasks. Work is usually done on location. Small equipment is brought to shop for maintenance. This keeps both the permanent and portable equipment in operating conditions. Upon assigned a task, completes minor repairs on the hospital physical plant and equipment: for example, repair plumbing systems, for examples, minor leaks, leaking faucets, replace and repair valves, replace piping, repair or replace pressure gauges, pressure regulators, solenoid valves, pumps, etc., repair electrical systems, for example, light bulbs, outlets, switches, control circuits, etc., mechanical equipment, for example, repair or replacing gears, shafts, bearings, pulleys, belts and other faulty components or by welding or brazing etc, and works on specialized equipment, for example, Central Service, Laundry, Nutrition Services, Hydrotherapy, bed, Nursing Services, and other required tasks. Small equipment is brought to shop for repairs or maintenance. This keeps both the permanent and portable equipment in operating conditions. Completes daily reports, for example, itemize work performed, lists parts consumed, list parts ordered, record time spent on work orders, and other paperwork as required. Monitors all hospital physical plant and equipment by verified rounds: make schedule recorded tours of all mechanical rooms to insure systems are operating satisfactorily and reports deviations from normal. Reads and studies charts in order to determine if equipment is working. Checks various systems for leads, noisy equipment, correct operating temperatures, pressures and flow by reading gauges, listening for unusual noises, visual inspection and writes work orders for any necessary repairs. This provides knowledge of impending failure so repairs can be scheduled; for example turns off water to stop flooding, turns on/off and /or repair lighting systems, substitutes back-up equipment in case of failure to keep hospital functioning safely and comfortably at all times, day or night. Operates systems in emergencies to protect life and property and performs other duties as assigned: is on-call for emergencies or disaster situations and maybe assigned to other maintenance duties when required. Performs housekeeping duties in mechanical rooms and surrounding mechanical room areas. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Maybe required to work overtime with little or no notice. Work could be performed on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Position can be scheduled for on call coverage.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES – Other:
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Non-Patient Care Staff (51-75 lbs.) – Physical Demands
Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday
Frequent – 34 – 66% of workday
Constant – 67 – 100% of workday
Not at all – 0% of workday
Occasional
Sitting; bilateral carry 3’, 75#; push/pull 100’, 20ft.lbs; lift 0-75# 6-36” from floor; lift 0-75# 36-48” from floor; lift 0-50# 6-72” from floor; climbing stairs, climbing ladders, working from heights, crawling, kneeling, running, operating machines: (2 hand(s)); operating machines: (2 foot/feet); other: bilateral carry: 50’, 50#; other: bilateral carry: 100’, 25#.
Frequent
Unilateral horizontal reach 0-18”; unilateral vertical reach 36—72”; lift 0-40#, 6-36” from floor.
Constant
Standing, walking: 2.3 mph, 0 incline; bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided, functional hearing aid or unaided, functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.
Not at All
Hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 min; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr. with gait belt; bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; more 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet.
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
Department:
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
