Maintenance Mechanic

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Shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Under general supervision performs preventive maintenance and repairs mechanical equipment and systems throughout the entire hospital complex. May be required to carry the on-call pagers. May be required to work weekends or rotating shifts. Does this position require Patient Care? No

• Performs preventive and/or predictive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment and systems throughout the hospital including fire extinguishers.
• Make repairs as necessary to building operations and mechanical systems including replacement of belts, drives, filters, seals, motors and pumps, etc.
• Repairs all HVAC systems in the hospital (fan units, A/C units, and exhaust fans); including conducting manometer readings.
• Inspect and diagnose problem equipment.
• Responds to all emergency situations when and where appropriate and/or necessary and may cover route throughout the complex.
• Responsible for cleaning all Engineering areas (Bedtower, Peter Bent Brigham, Thorn Building, BLI, MRB).
• Performs routine work such as unclogging drains, replacing washers and/or faucets, replacing light bulbs and cords.
• Responds to routine work such as hanging pictures, installing cabinets, door locks, hanging bulletin and chalkboards, etc.
• Performs minor adjustments to beds and stretchers.
• Must have a good working knowledge of various tools.
• May occasionally assist other tradesmen in their duties related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry work.
• Maintain a safe working environment in areas of Engineering Department responsibility.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned and work with other departments in emergency situations.

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience 2 years mechanical or electrical experience and/or a graduate of a technical or vocational school. required

• Must successfully interact and cooperate with other groups with the hospital.
• Must be able to clearly explain issues to other hospital personnel.
• Good working knowledge and effective use of standard hand tools small power tools and relate mechanical specialty tools.
• May occasionally (less than 15% of the time) get involved in an dirty or hazardous environment in the performance of his/her duties.
• Occasionally (less than 15% of the time) must exert effort to lift over 30lbs.
• Constant tours and walking throughout the facility.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely…