What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Mechanic position at Yale School of Medicine?
04-Mar-2025
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Equipment Mechanic
YSM Facilities - Infrastructure Admin
93510BR
University Job Title
Equipment Mechanic
Bargaining Unit
L35 - Local 35 (Yale Union Group)
Time Type
Full time
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade 11
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Facilities, Physical Plant
Total # of hours to be worked :
Work Days / Hours (Other than Standard)
Sun-Thurs 7 : 50AM-4 : 20PM
Work Week
Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
60 College Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Work Model
On-site
Position Focus
Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains a variety of University building equipment to include warm air, chilled water, steam and hot water systems.
Essential Duties
1. Performs assignments under limited supervision. 2. Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor. 3. Under the direction of the supervisor, assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments. 4. Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes. 5. Secures materials, supplies and equipment. 6. Installs, repairs, replaces, maintains or alters any warm air, chill water, steam or hot water systems, including necessary piping and associated pumping equipment. 7. Diagnoses, services, installs and maintains, mechanical equipment such as but not limited to motors, compressors, pumps, laboratory equipment, kitchen appliances, fans, autoclaves, air handling units, cage washing equipment, control valves, centrifuges and other equipment related to the trade. 8. Performs incidental work required on the equipment maintained by the trade. 9. Maintains clean work area and / or cleans job site. 10. Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods. 11. Observes safety standards and practices. 12. Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.
Required Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent. Two or more years maintaining laboratory and dining hall equipment, HVAC equipment or related type work.
Required Skill / Ability 1 :
Ability to complete tasks as described in job description.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Must possess a valid Connecticut S4 license or higher, all External candidates require a valid Connecticut S2 license and must hold valid driver's license. Must possess a OSHA 10.
Physical Requirements
1. Climbs ladders and scaffolding in excess of eight (8) feet. 2. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and / or squatting. 3. Works in confined areas. 4. Sustained overhead work. 5. Works outside in all types of weather. 6. Moves both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion while working with heavy tools. 7. Moves, assembles, lifts or carries furniture, equipment, tools and materials of up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
Weekend Hours Required?
Drug Screen
Health Screening
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license.
- Must Pass YARC (Yale Animal Resource Center) Clearance.
- Form requirements are available at 221 Whitney Ave. This form is filed with the Health Plan in a confidential file folder specific to employees who work at YSM Buildings. Offer is contingent upon successful health screening.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
