Mechanic II

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$23.98/hr - $37.17/hr

Responsible for all routine and preventative maintenance duties for all campus locations related to basic trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrician work. A hospital maintenance mechanic installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects mechanical equipment and electrical systems.

• Inspect equipment and facilities for proper operation and working conditions, maintaining routine inspections and repairs, and reporting more serious problems to shop leadership for further instructions or maintenance scheduling.
• Perform ongoing facility maintenance and complete repairs on equipment, plumbing, heating, wiring, troubleshoot machinery, and perform routine preventative maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and regulations, and inspect buildings to confirm safety standards.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of facility equipment.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to supervisor regarding the condition of equipment that may need to be repaired or replaced to prevent costly downtime in the future.
• Report any unsafe situations or practices to the supervisor.
• Evaluate the nature of reported problems, determine the most effective method for corrective measures, effect needed corrections, provide necessary follow-up, and complete all required documentation.
• Respond to fire alarms and reset the system. Respond to the loss of electrical power, water, medical air, medical vacuum, and other life safety equipment.
• Investigate complaints and observations regarding poor or damaged equipment and attempt to remedy the problem while providing necessary documentation to keep equipment histories current.
• Make recommendations to department leadership on spare equipment to ensure prompt completion of work orders and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Evaluate effectiveness of day‑to‑day workflows and report back to department leadership any recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
• Participate in on‑call rotation support.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• 2+ years’ experience working in a Healthcare setting.
• 2+ years of mechanical, technical and computer experience required.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Some experience with operations and maintenance of building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; computer software required.
• Some knowledge of reading blueprints, schematic diagrams, and equipment manuals required.
• Some knowledge of air quality, OSHA, hazardous materials and other related environmental issues that could affect health care facilities required.

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required in accordance with DH's Driver Disqualifications Guidelines.
• Obtain ASHE Health Care Physical Environment Worker Certification within 90 days of hire.
• MECH Certification required within 1 year of hire. Obtain OSHA 10 within 1 year of hire.
• Area of Interest:
  Service

Entry level

Full-time

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Facilities Services

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an affirmatively action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.