Construction Mechanic

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical, dental and life

403(b) match plan day one

Employer paid disability

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a skilled construction professional to perform demolition, measurement, carpentry, drywall installation, painting, and related renovation tasks for healthcare facilities. Position requires reading plans and maintaining safety and infection control on job sites.

Minimum 3 years in construction with a high school diploma or equivalent; SC driver’s license with clean driving record is required. Day shift, full-time, on-site work in Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of construction experience required.
• Three years can be substituted with LMC apprentice program.
• SC Driver’s License and clean driving history required.
• Ability to read technical cut sheets, submittals and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of tools and equipment used in construction.
• Reads technical cut sheets, submittals and plans.
• Assists on construction projects as assigned.
• Works as part of a team to maintain safety and infection control.
• Orders materials and documents purchases for cost accounting.
• Trains and directs helpers and coworkers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hammer

Skill saw

Screw gun

Drill

Powder actuated tools

Lasers

Levels

Tape measure

Job description

Construction Services

Full Time

Day Shift

40

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.
• Assist 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.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:

• 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