Maintenance Mechanic - EN6

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the efficient operation of facilities within a healthcare setting. This role involves a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, prioritizing safety and comfort for patients and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills, experience in a hospital environment, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies. Join a team committed to high-quality patient care and enjoy a dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Maintenance Mechanic experience required.
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Conduct plumbing repairs and execute preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Plumbing Knowledge

Use of Hand and Power Tools

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Common Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Position Summary
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
The Maintenance Mechanic plays a vital role in ensuring the hospital's facilities are operating efficiently and safely to support high-quality patient care. This position involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks across all buildings and areas on the hospital campus, prioritizing safety, sanitation, and comfort for patients, staff, and visitors.
Essential Functions
Responding to Emergencies and Routine Maintenance
Prioritize and address emergency calls, including Code Red, Code Triage, flooding, and electrical failures, with immediate action to ensure safety.
Handle routine trouble calls, such as blocked sinks and pneumatic tube resets, responding to 100% of assigned calls per shift.
Accurately document the nature of issues and steps taken to resolve them.
Repair and Maintenance
Perform repairs on mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, including carts, dietary tools, dish machines, disposals, and pneumatic systems, ensuring an 80% task completion rate.
Conduct plumbing repairs (e.g., fixing minor leaks, clearing blockages) within the scope of State plumbing codes for non-licensed plumbers.
Repair structural systems (e.g., doors, locks, floors, ceilings) and assist in external building repairs (e.g., roofing, glazing, and caulking).
Preventive Maintenance
Execute preventive maintenance on mechanical and fire protection systems to minimize equipment downtime and adhere to fire codes.
Perform weekly inspections of fire sprinkler system isolation/zone valves and related components.
Work Order Management
Expedite ancillary tasks, including moving bulletin boards and assembling furniture, to support daily departmental operations.
Complete at least 80% of work orders within 60 days of issue as per departmental policy.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Licenses and Credentials

Experience

A minimum of two years of Maintenance Mechanic experience is required, and Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- It is required that a Maintenance Mechanic can read and write in English, and the Maintenance mechanic must be able to effectively communicate with staff, vendors, patients, and visitors.
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- The Maintenance Mechanic should be a mechanically inclined individual who is familiar with the use of common hand and power tools.
- The Maintenance Mechanic must follow all product use and warning instructions on all product packaging and ensure that all products purchased and stocked have an MSDS on file with the Assistant Director of Facilities.

Physical Requirements

Standing Constantly (67-100%)

Walking Constantly (67-100%)

Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Pushing Frequently (34-66%)

Pulling Frequently (34-66%)

Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)

Balancing Constantly (67-100%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.