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Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Facilities Management

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 1:30 PM TO 11:30 PM

Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of physical plant equipment along with several life support systems. The position completes corrective maintenance work requests throughout the facility and performs preventative maintenance on equipment throughout the facility. The maintenance mechanic will also assist the other trades on a daily basis or during major projects. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and information, and must handle & protect the information in accordance with hospital & system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to Supervisor Master Plumber and communicates with other trades for technical assistance, ordering supplies, etc.

• Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision.

• Problem Solver.

• Strong communication skills.

• Operate and maintain various mechanical equipment including air handling equipment, air compressors, vacuum pumps, medical gas, elevators, air conditioners and pumps.

• Maintain and operate tube system.

• Carpentry work including but not limited to door installation/repairs, window installation/repairs, ceiling tile replacement, building and installing shelves, cabinets, etc.

• Operation and maintenance of various steam and heating equipment throughout the medical center.

• Responsible for repairs in off-site buildings.

• Performs piping and plumbing repairs.

• Install and remove window A/C units.

• Maintain safety equipment per Supervisors direction.

• Must be able to work from blueprints and specifications.

• Build and install equipment using material such as wood, plastics, glass, metal, masonry and masonry units, but not limited to these materials.

• Office furniture repair.

• Roof repairs as required.

• Conduct fire drills.

• Minor demolition and construction.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to perform scheduled tasks on "off" shifts.

• Provide assistance to other shops as required.

• Computer Skills.

• Completes regular scheduled inspections of mechanical and electrical equipment/ spaces to observe and report operating conditions.

• Responsible for scheduled preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and document activities with appropriate records.

• Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental education programs.

• Attends scheduled maintenance training programs.

• Provides first pass coverage for clinical and electrical after hours.

• May be tasked with removing small nuisance animals and making keys.

Other Information:

• Requires a great deal of movement around the hospital campus. May be required to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds. May be required to work from ladders while reaching and pulling. Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

• Extend body and limbs to reach items.

• Prolonged periods of sitting.

• Prolonged periods of standing.

• Prolonged periods of walking.

• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.

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