What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at Catholic Health Initiatives?
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington Kentucky. Founded in 1877 a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services including distinguished awards for cardiology orthopedics and stroke care. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
- Responsibilities
- Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Corrects and repairs minor plumbing, to include flush valve, drain stoppage, faucet repairs and shower valve repairs.
- Corrects med gas valve leaks by rebuilding front bodies as required.
- Corrects and repairs minor electrical problems such as replaces ballasts, receptacle and light switches.
- Performs all general maintenance assignments as required.
- Completes inspections according to established procedures completing log sheets, checklists and PM sheets as required.
- Completes required documentation in reference to mechanical systems as required by federal, state and regulatory agencies.
- Assist other skilled workers and performs general maintenance work as requested.
- Facilitates the efficient operation of the department by answering the telephone and assisting callers or visitors with request.
- Safe handling / disposal / packaging for Transport of Pharmaceutical Waste / Hazardous Materials / Biohazardous Regulated Medical Waste. 1) Completes the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCA) and Hazardous Waste education during employee orientation. 2) Tri-annually education for the D.O.T. training. 3) Knowledgeable of the process for identifying the proper waste stream and uses the appropriate container to dispose of waste. 4) Knowledgeable regarding the process to contact the emergency response coordinator for hazardous waste / pharmaceutical release / spill clean-up.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Qualifications
- Required Education
- PREFERRED Qualifications
- Pay Range
Provides general maintenance coverage on any shift. This position requires multiple skills and demonstrates excellent team skills in supporting the mission, standards and program of the department.
High School Diploma or equivalent
5 year commercial maintenance experience
19.68 - $27.06 / hour
We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
Salary : $20 - $27
