Overview Duties of the Maintenance Mechanic include inspecting, installing, maintaining and repairing equipment on a preventive maintenance schedule; repairing pumps, motors, pulleys, machinery, appliances, fixtures, fans, etc. in accordance with published manufacturers' literature; inspecting and testing power generators and fire dampers; soldering and welding, installing dry wall, ceilings, ceramic floor tiles, electrical switches and plugs; assuring that all equipment operates within established limits set by the manufacturer of the equipment. This position is located at Genesys Health System- Grand Blanc, MI. Responsibilities Working knowledge of procedures, techniques, materials and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and associated systems. • Working knowledge of the hazards and accident prevention when working with mechanical equipment. • Maintains the preventive maintenance program records. • Ability to read prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Ability to follow directions. • Executes preventative maintenance schedules for hospital environmental equipment. • Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests mechanical equipment. • Works with various filers. • Lubricates and cleans equipment. • Assists with the installation of electrical equipment, conduit, switches and wall plugs. • Maintains equipment inventory descriptions and servicing schedules. • Performs related duties and assists other trades with their work. • Maintains a clean, orderly and safe facility. • Installs, maintains and repairs all non-clinical equipment, machinery, appliances and fixtures. • Solders, welds and brazes metal articles. • Installs heat ducts and metal cupboards. • Installs and adjusts thermostatic and hydraulic controls. • Cleans and changes filters on air conditioning units, vents and central air. • Pours cement foundations and lays block. • Installs dry wall, ceilings, ceramic and floor tiles. • Performs as a member of the Fire Brigade and Disaster Team. • Performs general plumbing as requested. • Assists with instructing and directing trainees in practical experience in accordance with prescribed training schedule. • Delivers equipment throughout various areas in the Hospital including television sets and various other equipment as requested. • Must be available for emergency 24 hour snow removal. • Performs other duties related to the department as requested by leadership. • Must complete preventive maintenance work within allotted timeframe Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimalsupervision. Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A) Must be able to read, write and follow oral and/or written instructions; B) Must possess and demonstrate necessary discretion in dealing with confidential information, communication skills, initiative, tact, diplomacy and dependability to perform all duties of the position; C) Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of the position; must be neat in personal appearance; D) Must have ability to establish and maintain rapport with employees, supervisors and external contacts; E) Job Knowledge: Must be familiar with motors, drives, mechanical equipment of all types installed at the hospital; must be familiar with recognized safety procedures related to equipment repair; F) Must be able to use a smartphone/computer to create work requests, order supplies and close corrective and preventive work orders ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1) Ability to read, write and speak English: 2) Must have normal vision or correctable vision; 3) Must be able to differentiate primary colors; 4) Must have normal finger dexterity; 5) Must have ability to work without use of mechanical assisting devices; 6) Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds without use of mechanical assisting; 7) Must be able to climb and work from ladders; 8) Must have normal hearing or correctable hearing to recognize various alarms in use in facility, including but not limited to fire, steam pressure, medical gas, and medical air alarms; 9)Interpersonal skills: written, oral and telephone; 10) Must be able to manipulate tools, instruments,equipment and materials commonly used in Maintenance trades; 11) Must pass a Respirator Fit Test. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1) Occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions, including: temperature extremes, excessive noise and the like; 2) Occasional exposure to hazards of electrical shock, cuts, scrapes and the like; 3) Occasional exposure to chemical hazards, respiratory and skin irritants and the like. ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Medical Center New Hire and Departmental Orientation. The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification; it is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify in any way, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision; the most recently dated job description on file in Human Resources will be considered the official job description. Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any valid United States driver's license will be acceptable. Must meet Risk Management requirements. Education: • High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited program required; vocational or technical school training beyond high school is preferred Work Experience: • Hands-on experience with components of a mechanical environmental system and some electrical experience is preferred; must be familiar with motors, drives, mechanical equipment of all types installed at the hospital; must be familiar with recognized safety procedures related to equipment repair. #MFMBM