Maintenance Mechanic

JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II             DEPARTMENT: Engineering

DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this job is to maintain all internal/external structural & mechanical integrity of all Hospital/Nursing Home properties and equipment, and to perform facility specific projects and renovations.  The job specifically is intended to attract individuals who have gained a level of mastery in particular trades or technology, essential to the organization meeting its mission.

EDUCATION: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: To achieve goals of the department, possess a level of mastery in one of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electrical or steel-construction.  Proficiency and licensure to handle HVAC building systems, pesticides and/or a two-year degree in building system automation preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: Possess 5-years of experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, or military plant maintenance.  Demonstrates mechanical and electrical ability.

PREFERRED: Possess experience in healthcare plant maintenance, with an established understanding of NFPA Life Safety Code 101, NYS-DOH, and DNV requirements for healthcare facilities. 

ABILITIES: Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.  Ability to operate and understand power tools, job specific computer operations, electrical meters, electrical switches and circuit panels.  Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.  Ability to perform basic computational skill sin order to troubleshoot and estimate material requirements. 

KNOWLEDGE: Fundamentals of mechanical equipment; including pumps, fans, boilers, HVAC equipment to appropriate to the needs of the facility.

SHIFT: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM                    STATUS: 40 HOURS / FULL-TIME

RATE OF PAY: $21.25 – $23.38 / HOUR