General Maintenance Mechanic

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance duties: Operates, monitors and maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces facilities mechanical components and systems such as electrical equipment, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and plumbing. An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a "hands on" environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. An entry level role that typically requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, work is routine or follows standard procedures, work is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

This position may be assigned to any Facilities Department shop and will work independently or with tradesmen to complete operations, maintenance and general project tasks. Areas to include, but not limited to, landscape maintenance, snow removal, trash collection and disposal, furniture and equipment moving, construction labor, televisions, pneumatic tube system, lighting, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. One (1) year of experience in maintenance or construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Vocational or trade school training.

2. One (1) year of experience in maintenance or construction.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Plans and organizes assigned work and complete required documentation daily.

2. Plants, cultivates, waters, fertilizes, weeds, edges, mows, trims, sweeps, rakes, digs, mulches, prunes, shears and other functions of exterior landscaping work.

3. Cleans up litter, debris and other refuse from grounds, rooftops, gutters, window wells, sidewalks, driveways and storm drains.

4. Operates light trucks and other vehicles, various gasoline, diesel and electrically powered tools and equipment used in facility maintenance and construction work.

5. Performs snow removal, sanding and chemical snow and ice melting operations using hand and powered tools, equipment and vehicles.

6. Performs construction demolition work using various hand and power tools and clean up construction sites of waste and debris.

7. Transports, loads, lifts and places large, bulky and/or heavy furniture, fixtures, equipment, boxes and crates utilizing manual lifting, moving equipment and light rigging as may be necessary.

8. Performs light assembly of items such as furniture, fixtures and shelves and install in designated locations.

9. Performs preventative maintenance and light repairs in assigned areas such as removing, installing, lubrication, cleaning, washing, polishing, and minor adjustments for Carpentry, Painting, Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing Departments.

10. Attends staff and training meetings as required and participate in Fire and Disaster Programs as directed.

11. Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

12. Must maintain the appropriate operating licenses and certificates in order to operate motor vehicles and various equipment as required by state and local regulations.

Physical Requirements:

1. Work throughout the hospital including, but not limited to, exterior campus, patient rooms, treatment areas, common areas, labs, hazardous material storage areas, and rooftops where safety of patients and visitors must be considered.

2. May work in equipment rooms and in restricted spaces, exposed to extreme cold or high heat conditions, dust, dirt, synthetic oils, cleaning materials and aerosols, fiberglass and asbestos containing materials.

3. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

4. Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.

5. Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

6. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

7. Operating machinery and/or power tools.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of safe use and maintenance of other hand and power equipment used in grounds maintenance.

3. Ability and willingness to be trained in specific areas of maintenance and construction techniques as may be required.

4. Ability to work alone or as part of a team to complete work assignments.

5. Ability to read, write and complete simple arithmetic calculations.