Engineering Services Apprentice Mechanic - Bldg Ops & Maint

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an apprentice to assist in carpentry, painting, and general trades while completing the apprenticeship on schedule. You will work under experienced engineers to maintain equipment, perform routine inspections, and learn safe operating procedures.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. The role emphasizes documentation, teamwork, and ongoing skill development through training programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Able to read and follow written directives and document actions taken or follow-up actions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, painting, and repair of equipment under guidance of experienced engineers.
• Conduct routine inspections and tests on equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
• Read and interpret materials to understand operation of equipment and standards of application.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and troubleshoot issues with equipment and systems.
• Maintain accurate records of work, parts used, time spent, and tasks completed.
• Participate in training programs to develop technical skills and knowledge.

Skills

Read and follow directives

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview: Job Description Summary

Assists in carpentry, painting, and general trades related work. Makes progress towards and completes the apprenticeship within an appropriate timeframe, and upon satisfactory completion, would be eligible for advancement if an open position is available.

Essential Functions

Assists in the maintenance, painting, and repair of equipment under the guidance of experienced engineers. Conducts routine inspections and tests on equipment or tools to ensure proper functioning and safety. Reads and interprets materials to understand the operation of equipment, systems, or standards of application. Collaborates with other team members to identify and troubleshoot issues with equipment and systems. Maintains accurate records of work performed, including parts used, time spent, and tasks completed. Participates in training programs and courses to develop technical skills and knowledge.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

Able to read and follow written directives and document actions taken or follow-up actions as needed.

Experience

(not specified)

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Cold Temperatures, Color vision, Depth perception, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors
• FREQUENTLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Electricity, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Able to work from ladders and scaffolding as assigned (Not afraid of heights) Talking on phone/in person

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

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