ENGINEERING MECH II

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter, Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

Tests, repairs and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment as well as electric, mechanical and plumbing systems in accordance with diagrams, sketches.  Makes maintenance rounds, troubleshoots and makes general repairs to the building.  Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of duties in and around the hospital buildings. 

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Independently maintains and repairs various mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) equipment throughout the hospital
• Independently troubleshoots systems problems and makes repairs as necessary
• Completes hospital preventive maintenance per schedule or as assigned. 
• Assists to maintain and keeps track of equipment technical manuals.
• Maintains and orders needed equipment parts according to hospital policies and procedures. 
• Adheres to all established codes and standards.
• Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.
• Assists in the coordination of outside contractors to assist hospital personnel as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance within a large acute care facility, preferred. 
• Ability to proficiently perform all the required TCMC competencies of an Engineering Mechanic II, required.
• Proficient rating in all Hospital Service Standards as indicated on most recent performance evaluation, required.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and repair machinery and MEP systems, required.
• Ability to lift and perform manual tasks, required.
• Ability to perform a variety of changing duties as required.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.

Licenses:

• Valid California Drivers License, required.

Certification:

• One or more of the following certifications is preferred:  Certified Healthcare Mechanic, or C-10, or, State General Electrician’s License, or Related Construction/Industrial Trade License.
• EPA Refrigerant Transition & Recovery certification, preferred.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.