Construction Mechanic

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

FSAs

403(b) match

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Adoption assistance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a full-time Construction Services worker for day shift in Columbia, SC. The role involves skilled tasks such as demolition, framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, door installation, painting, and concrete finishing within healthcare facilities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 3 years in construction, ability to read technical cut sheets, and SC driver’s license. Excellent teamwork and adherence to infection control on projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years of experience in a construction related field
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): 3 years of experience can be substituted for completion of a LMC construction apprentice program
• Required Certifications/Licensure: SC Driver’s License and an acceptable driving history
• Required Training: Must be able to read technical cut sheets, submittals and construction plans with a basic level of comprehension

Responsibilities

• Trains, instructs and directs helpers and coworkers and as assigned, assists other trades on construction projects.
• Maintains skills and stays current with construction industry trends.
• Executes project requirements and coordinates with appropriate personnel to complete daily tasks.
• Knowledgeable about basic hospital life safety codes and requirements including shut down requirements and interim life safety measures.
• Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, coworkers and clinical staff. Shows courtesy, compassion and respect. Conforms to Service Expectation Policy and "House Rules".
• Performs other such duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, fire or disaster.
• Orders construction materials and follows basic policy regarding purchases and documentation of purchases for cost accounting purposes

Skills

Reading technical cut sheets

Basic comprehension of construction_pl

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

LMC construction apprentice program

Tools

Hammer

Skill saw

Screw gun

Drill

Lasers

Levels

Job description

Construction Services - Full Time - Day Shift - 40 hours per week.

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of skilled, construction and renovation tasks which includes but is not limited to selective demolition, measurement and layout of work, carpentry, framing, drywall installation and finishing, installing acoustical ceiling systems, installing doors, door frames and door hardware, painting, wallcovering, concrete placement and finishing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years of experience in a construction related field
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): 3 years of experience can be substituted for completion of a LMC construction apprentice program
• Required Certifications/Licensure: SC Driver’s License and an acceptable driving history
• Required Training: Must be able to read technical cut sheets, submittals and construction plans with a basic level of comprehension

Essential Functions

• Operates a variety of tools and equipment common to the construction industry including but not limited to hammer, skill saw, screw gun, drill, powder actuated tools, lasers, levels, tape measure, etc.
• Navigates basic computerized applications for time keeping, training and email.
• Reads technical cut sheets, submittals and construction plans with a basic level of comprehension.
• Assists as assigned with construction projects where his/her expertise is needed.
• Works as a team member to ensure healthcare facility and work area safety at all times.
• Works as team member to implement and maintain infection control on construction projects in compliance with organizational infection control requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains, instructs and directs helpers and coworkers and as assigned, assists other trades on construction projects.
• Maintains skills and stays current with construction industry trends.
• Executes project requirements and coordinates with appropriate personnel to complete daily tasks.
• Knowledgeable about basic hospital life safety codes and requirements including shut down requirements and interim life safety measures.
• Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, coworkers and clinical staff. Shows courtesy, compassion and respect. Conforms to Service Expectation Policy and "House Rules".
• Performs other such duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, fire or disaster.
• Orders construction materials and follows basic policy regarding purchases and documentation of purchases for cost accounting purposes.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination‑free environment, and to recruit, select, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina