Maintenance Mechanic

Job Category:
Facility Support & Building Management
Work Shift/

Schedule:

8 Hr Evening - Morning

Installs, repairs, replaces and inspects pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain heating, water, gas and drainage. Responsible for performing in a general trade skill capacity with minimum necessity of continuous supervision and job execution direction.

• Associate degree in a technical field of study.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience with an associate’s degree, or three (3) years of experience in lieu of an associate’s degree.
• Proficient in use of all tools and equipment associated with trade.
• Possesses electrical, mechanical and plumbing skills.
• Safety knowledge.

• Proficient in use of all tools and equipment associated with trade.
• Possesses electrical, mechanical and plumbing skills.
• Safety knowledge.

• Represents the department as a knowledgeable professional technician.
• States the nature of service being responded to, patient or staff.
• Updates the originator of work requests of all progress up to and including completion of work.
• Documents all work and time spent in a prompt and detailed fashion on the work request.
• Understands and operates all major components of essential systems, including boiler plant, chiller plant, generator plant, med air and vac pumps, sprinkler system and fire pump, fire alarm, and the workings of hot and cold domestic systems.
• Analyzes and corrects problems related to normal building maintenance situations.
• Troubleshoots and repairs patient room lighting, receptacles, exit lights and ballast replacements.
• Analyzes mechanical problems and orders proper parts needed for repairs.
• Corrects common plumbing related problems, i.e., sink faucets, traps, flush valves, shut‑off valves, vacuum breakers, etc.
• Evaluates and repairs all leaks above ceiling, i.e., roof leaks, A/C condensation, plumbing, etc.
• Prioritizes work to show good judgment in time management.
• Responsible for organizing tools and specific job assignment material support.
• Sets up work at least one day ahead to allow work to begin promptly at the beginning of shift.
• Keeps up with all work assignments and responds to each in a timely manner.
• Accomplishes work according to Plant Operations Priority System.
• Correctly utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Weight lifted: up to 100 lbs, frequently 31‑65% of time.
• Weight carried: up to 50 lbs, frequently 31‑65% of time.
• Vision: moderate, constantly 66‑100% of time.
• Kneeling / stooping / bending: frequently 31‑65%.
• Standing / walking: occasionally 0‑30%.
• Pushing / pulling: frequently 31‑65%.
• Intensity of work: frequently 31‑65%.
• Job requires: reading, writing, reasoning, talking, keyboarding.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.