What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities General Mechanic position at CRYSTAL CLINIC ORTHOPEDIC CENT?
Position Summary
The General Mechanic is responsible to analyze and respond in a self-directed manner to staff/tenant requests for services to a broad variety of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, first-look maintenance tasks. Performs preventative maintenance and completes records for various building systems; performs safety checks; orders supplies and equipment as needed; performs related functions and duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities
Analyzes customer work orders; prepares, plans, and lays out needs prior to actual work; prioritizes work and forwards requests to department manager/director when work cannot be completed due to a variety of factors including time constraints, required craft skills, other established priorities, customer service concerns, etc.
Performs Preventative Maintenance on assigned equipment as needed or according to schedule.
Performs a wide variety of functions related to the troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, installation, assembly, adjustment, etc. of a wide range of equipment within assigned area of responsibility; uses a wide variety of tools, devices, test equipment, etc., as necessary; repairs, fabricates, installs, and modifies equipment, facilities, etc.
Determines best or new way to proceed; may perform duties of hanging pictures and equipment, moving furniture, minor plumbing repairs, minor electrical repairs, etc.
Coordinates with customers to resolve a broad range of electrical, mechanical, plumbing problems; provides assistance and backup support for HVAC Technician.
Inspects and evaluates equipment/facilities to assume compliance with established safety and regulatory standards; identifies problems on a proactive basis; performs necessary work needed to repair, correct faults, etc.; may shut down or recommend shutting down the operation of equipment, elevators, etc., as necessary, if safety or improper operating factors are involved.
Assists in a variety of assignments related to Facilities Department operation such as aids in storing and unloading of materials, supplies, etc.; knowledge of fire alarm/fire protection systems is a plus. Orders supplies and maintains inventory of stock items.
Works in all aspects of Facilities Department consisting of building maintenance, security, and general property maintenance; performs clean up duties throughout assigned work areas; performs related Facilities Department functions as required/requested.
Fills in, as needed for a variety of Facilities Department service duties throughout various offsite facilities, such as clinics, physical therapy, and business areas.
All other duties not specifically assigned.
Position Requirements
Education: High School Diploma/GED required; 2-year degree (in technical field) preferred.
Experience: 1 year experience in Safety Rounding and ability to troubleshoot and repair emergency lighting; 2 years general maintenance experience in 1 or more of the above crafted skill areas or 4 years of general maintenance work experience in the areas of plumbing, electrical, electronics, HVAC, and painting. Healthcare experience in a hospital or LTC environment.
Technical Skills: N/A
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: N/A
