Maintenance Mechanic I

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the maintenance mechanic will perform and track minor repairs and maintenance at Augusta Health Lifetime Fitness pertaining to general plumbing, electrical and cosmetic projects and all fitness equipment. Inspect hall, stairways, courtyard kitchen and other facility areas and replace lights and make minor repairs. Collaborate with the Augusta Health Maintenance Department to ensure proper parameters of job scope, taking direction as needed from the Director of Maintenance to ensure an effective, safe environment for members and staff. Accommodate customer needs and services in a concentrated team effort to maintain cleanliness and order throughout the facility. Collaborate with supervisor to ensure proper ordering of parts, preventative maintenance, and equipment malfunctions are attended to in a timely manner to enhance customer service. Striving for a 48-hour turn over of broken equipment. Perform duties in the aqua areas under the direction of the Maintenance Director and learn the mechanical processes under their direction

Experience: 3 years

Education Requirements


* High School Diploma preferred

Experience Requirements


* • 3 years experience in the maintaining and preventive maintenance of machinery

License Requirements


* Certification in CPR/AED by the American Heart Association
* Certification in Certified Pool and Spa Operator by the NSPF or comparable recognized national certification within 90 days of hire.

Occupational Risks: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve occupational risk, such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or back injury sustained with assisting in moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.
Safety Equipment: Job does not require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: OSHA Category III - Exposure not anticipated. Work does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, and does not require performing unplanned exposure tasks.
Ergonomic Risks: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such as regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands, vibration, cold temperatures, heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics, restrictive workstations, or awkward postures.
Lifting: Job requires lifting over 30 pounds.
Climbing Stairs: Job requires the ability to walk up and down stairs on a regular basis.
Manual Skills: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity, e.g., typing or machine operations.
Physical Effort: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting patients, material or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 pounds) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day.
Work Schedule: Work will require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments on occasion.
Physical Environment: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature / weather extremes. Working surfaces may be unleveled, slippery, or unstable.
Volatility of Workload: The workload required to perform this job has infrequent changes, but when changes occur, they tend to be major.
Travel: Position does not require travel to client/resident/patient locations. Work is completed in the office.


Physical Demands


Sit: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Stand: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Walk: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Bend / Stoop: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Squat: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Crawl: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Climb: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Reach above shoulder level: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Kneel: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Balance: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Lift, carry, push, pull - Maximum 10 lbs.: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Lift, carry, push, pull - Maximum 20 lbs.: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Lift, carry, push, pull - Maximum 50 lbs.: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Lift, carry, push, pull - Maximum over 50 lbs.: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Must be able to See.: Continually = 67% - 100% of the time.
Must be able to Hear.: Continually = 67% - 100% of the time.
Must be able to Speak.: Continually = 67% - 100% of the time.
Must be able to use one hand.: Continually = 67% - 100% of the time.
Must be able to use both hands.: Continually = 67% - 100% of the time.


Physical Environment


Involves being inside: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Involves being outside: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Exposed to Temperatures of 32° F and Less: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Exposed to Temperatures of 100° F and More: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Exposed to wet & humid conditions: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Exposed to noise & vibration: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Regular repetitive tasks: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Restrictive workstations, or awkward postures: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Poor body mechanics: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Vibration: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Fumes & Dust: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time


Hazards Exposure


Infectious Waste: Never
Toxic Chemicals: Occasionally = 1% - 33% of the time
Needles / Body Fluids: Never
Radiation: Never
Chemotherapeutics: Never

Teamwork and Collaboration: This job is part of a formal work team within the department. Is a team member, but is not responsible or accountable for the team’s activities.
Guidance: Decisions are based on standard written or oral instruction. Decisions and actions are regularly and frequently reviewed.
Problem Solving / Thinking Skills: Generally Defined – Information may need to be clarified in order to proceed. Problems are readily apparent.


External Customer Interaction


Patients: Contact is not required to perform this job.
Patients' Families: Contact is not required to perform this job.
Community at Large: Constantly (at least once per day).
Vendors / Suppliers: Regularly (at least once a week).
Consultants / Contractors: Occasionally (at least once a month).
Prospective Employees: Contact is not required to perform this job.
Schools / Universities: Contact is not required to perform this job.
Media: Contact is not required to perform this job.
Regulatory / Accrediting Agencies: Occasionally (at least once a month).
Students: Contact is not required to perform this job.
Professional Associations: Occasionally (at least once a month).
Employees of Outside Organizations: Rarely (less than one time a month).
Government Agencies: Rarely (less than one time a month).
Other Industry Organizations: Occasionally (at least once a month).


Internal Customer Interaction


President: Contact is not required to perform this job.
Executive Vice Presidents / Chief Operating Officer: Contact is not required to perform this job.
Vice Presidents: Contact is not required to perform this job.
Other Managers Outside the Department: Occasionally (at least once a month).
Other Managers Inside the Department: Constantly (at least once per day).
Other Employees Outside the Department: Occasionally (at least once a month).
Other Employees Within the Department: Constantly (at least once per day).
Other Staff, Including Physicians: Contact is not required to perform this job.


Communications


Verbal communications: Daily
Written communications: Daily
Conducting meetings / leading group discussions: Never
Participating in meetings: Weekly
Making formal presentations and speeches: Never
Foreign languages: Never


Confidentiality


Patient history or status, physical / emotional assessment, or clinical data.: This job does not require access to this type of information
Patient billing, financial status, or insurance coverage.: This job does not require access to this type of information
Augusta Medical Center’s corporate financial, marketing, or business strategies.: This job does not require access to this type of information
Personal data on employees.: This job does not require access to this type of information

Supervisory / Managerial Breadth: No supervisory responsibility. Does not hire or discipline.


Supervisory / Managerial Responsibility


Conducting performance reviews: This job has no responsibility for this action
Providing ongoing counseling: This job has no responsibility for this action
Recommending promotions: This job has no responsibility for this action
Creating long-range plans: This job has no responsibility for this action
Recommending salary changes: This job has no responsibility for this action
Setting goals and objectives: This job is asked for an opinion / recommendation but does not make the final decision
Assessing training & development needs: This job is asked for an opinion / recommendation but does not make the final decision
Hiring: This job has no responsibility for this action
Mentoring: This job has no responsibility for this action
Conducting training: This job is asked for an opinion / recommendation but does not make the final decision

Essential Functions


* Operational Assignments:
• Assemble stock bins, lockers, chairs, and tables, file cabinets and other equipment as required.
• Inspect Lifetime Center at Augusta Health Lifetime, Courtyard Café and Outpatient Therapy on a regular and recurring schedule.
• Check, repair and report equipment malfunctions such as noisy bearings, broken belts, excessive vibrations; make minor adjustments and equipment settings; clean or change filters; oil or grease motor equipment settings; clean or change filters oil or grease motors occasionally; replace lights, repair broken fixtures and report potential hazards such as: trash accumulations and leaking pipes.
• Perform all P.M.’s and maintenance on all exercise equipment that would include treadmills, bikes, steppers, cross trainers, selectorized strength and Hammer equipment.
• Perform a wide variety of maintenance duties to include, but not limited to fitness equipment and minor repairs of cafe' equipment.
• Collaborate and repair aquatic areas under the direction of the Director of Maintenance to include therapy pool, fitness pool, spa, steam room and surroundings areas and equipment.
• Other duties deemed necessary by Management staff.


* Maintain a positive and professional work environment
• Maintain effective and timely communication with co-workers, maintenance, vendors and management to enhance positive working relationships and environment
• Provide necessary customer service to resolve complaints in a timely manner, striving for a 48-hour turnover of broken equipment when possible.
• Special care given to treat all staff and members with respect
• Continuing education to meet hospital requirements and special certification needs.
• Perform cleaning duties when necessary for enhanced customer satisfaction
* Reporting/Charting duties:
• Collaborate with all managers and coordinator when reporting maintenance issues.
• Process PM's and chart in appropriate manuals.
• Order parts as needed and stock items in high demand.
• Negotiate with vendors for best pricing and service.
• Patiently wait for answer from management and vendors as needed.
• Liasion between vendors and management to pick up parts needed and deliveries made to facility.
• Coordinate P.O. and deliveries with Accounting Specialist in the business office.