Assistant Maintenance Engineer I

AltaPointe Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Engineer to perform general maintenance across outpatient programs, group homes, administration buildings and hospitals in Alabama. You will handle electrical repairs, painting, glass replacement and carpentry work, and maintain HVAC and plumbing systems.

The role requires a high school graduate, valid Alabama driver's license and ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; experience in maintenance preferred.
• Valid Alabama driver license and good driving record.
• Ability to read and write; use power tools, hand tools, and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance for AltaPointe facilities as assigned.
• Conduct electrical repairs, painting, and glazing replacement for doors/windows.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Driver's license

Reading & writing

Power tools

Electrical test equipment

Blueprint reading

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Volt-Ohm meter

Job description

Overview

Assistant Maintenance Engineers are responsible for performing general maintenance in Outpatient Programs, Group Homes, Administration buildings and Hospitals as assigned.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing general maintenance as assigned for AltaPointe facilities.
• Performs electrical repairs, paints, and replaces broken glass in the building such as windows or doors.
• Performs carpentry work such as sheetrock repair and other skillful tasks.
• Maintains air conditioners, heating and plumbing equipment.
• Performs other maintenance assignments as necessary.
• Properly inspects, services and/or repairs all equipment used during maintenance.
• Advises Facility Manager of needed repairs.
• Seeks supervision daily
• Actively works to enhance skills
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
• Treats consumers with dignity and respect.
• Respects consumers’ privacy and confidentiality.
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Works in a cooperative manner with other AltaPointe employees.
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally necessary to crawl, reach above shoulder level, crouch
• Frequently necessary to bend, squat, kneel, balance, push/pull equipment
• Occasionally necessary to climb up to 10+ feet
• Sitting for 2-3 hours and standing / walking for 3-5 hours daily
• Occasionally lift or carry loads up to and including 100 lbs., frequently be required to carry loads up to and including 34 lbs., continuously carry 10 lbs. for extended periods.
• The job requires repetitive movement of both feet. Simple grasping with both hands is necessary. Fine manipulation with both hands is necessary. Firm grasping with both hands is necessary.
• Occasional working on unprotected heights, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, driving automotive equipment, exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent, experience in the maintenance field preferred; Valid Alabama driver license; a good driving record; the ability to read and write; the ability to use power tools, hand tools, and electrical test equipment such as volt-ohm meters; the ability to read blue prints and schematics; must be able to lift 50 pounds.