MECHANIC - MAINTENANCE

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Provides day-to-day repair and preventative maintenance services on hospital / Physician Building equipment and infrastructure.

Provides services regarding the maintenance, planned interruption and long-term replacement of mechanical services. Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs maintenance on all types of general mechanical, HVAC services, infrastructure, equipment / components and medical gas systems / components.

Provides support and assistance, as appropriate and trains other skilled trade personnel engaged in maintenance activities as defined by previous experience, expertise and education.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL / COGNITIVE JOB FUNCTIONS

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prompt and regular attendance at assigned facility / area of assignment.
• Provides Shift-level support for assistance with staffing, equipment failures and all other issues associated with the Maintenance Department or equipment
• Applies a problem-solving approach of preventive maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and evaluation of systems. Installs sensor, actuator components, pneumatic, electric devices, and assigns those points back into the database.

Installs conduit, pulls wire, and connects electrical equipment and components. Installs plumbing supply and drain lines using variety of techniques including welding, soldering and gluing.

Evaluates, procures, and monitors physical plant needs. Communicates with contractors and vendors to maintain system integrity.

Orders supplies and maintains inventory on stock items.

• Writes work orders and documents completed work orders in the preventative maintenance system.
• Promotes safe work environment.
• Applies certified techniques in the handling of tools.
• Provides support, as appropriate, and trains other skilled trade personnel engaged in maintenance and dialysis activities.

Enhances skills through cross training with other skilled tradesmen. Trains associates on all aspects of mechanical, infrastructure, dialysis, equipment / components and medical gas systems / components.

Participates in ongoing evaluation to ensure quality, cost effective systems and procedures.

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with less than 4 points
• 2-year mechanical trade school.
• 4 years mechanical trade / maintenance experience in a large institution, commercial facility, or service company.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to plan, prioritize workload, and effectively resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with health care professionals, engineers, contractors, and staff.
• Ability to analyze data, diagnose and troubleshoot complex systems and equipment.
• Ability to effectively interact with patient / customers (i.e., children, adolescents, young adult, middle-aged adults, as applicable) with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
• Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.
• Population Specific Competency : ability to effectively interact with populations of patients / customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently.
• Must have general understanding of basic computer skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULING

• Varied locations and hours as required by the job (generally scheduled for 8-hour shifts). Will be scheduled every other weekend at a minimum.
• May be assigned to work on-call
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Sitting / standing / moving about during working hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

See physical demands addendum

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY

Category II

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Aultman reserves the right to revise this job description.

Employment with Aultman is at-will, meaning both Aultman and employees have the right to end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason.

The at-will nature of this employment cannot be altered by and verbal statement or alleged verbal agreement. It may only be changed by a legally-binding written contract covering employment status.

Aultman will reasonable accommodate employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on Aultman or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation.

Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.