Facilities Mechanic

Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to perform various maintenance tasks, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing functions. The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of experience in mechanical or construction trades. The ideal candidate will demonstrate safety awareness and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ensuring a safe environment for all.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in mechanical or construction trades.
• Ability to perform maintenance and minor construction functions.
• Physical ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on hospital equipment.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in work areas.
• Participate in emergency response and on-call duties.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

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$29.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Job Title : Mechanic Department : Plant Maintenance 6772.2057 Reports To : Facility Manager Job Summary : This position performs various tasks independently or in coordination with a tradesman. Key responsibilities include semi-skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing and construction functions, as well as maintenance and preventive maintenance functions. Tasks may be assigned depending on the workers training and skill capabilities. Independent judgment is required for handling details of each job. Also included are inventory management, preventive maintenance, and repair of hospital beds and operating tables. Job Responsibilities include : Safety Demonstrates an understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster procedures, as outlined in the fire safety policy, knows personal role in the event of a fire while on duty. Provides a safe environment; demonstrates alertness to areas needing attention in avoiding unsafe conditions such as but not limited to: wet flooring, blocked egress areas etc. Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner on a daily basis. Always wears all personal protective equipment when required. Carries out duties in a safe professional manner, with focus on customer service as a high priority. Exceeds: No substantiated complaints from patients, physicians, staff & visitors. Ability to use the Life Safety Drawings to identify smoke and fire barrier construction throughout the facility. Anticipates potential and environmental safety hazards and takes appropriate actions. Uses proper lifting techniques when appropriate. Assures proper machine guards are in place. Understands and able to use the departments lock out tag out system for equipment under repair. Emergency Response Availability for on call duty when / as required. Works additional hours if required, including occasional shift changes due to work assignments. Exceeds: on occasion voluntarily offers to change primary work schedule to accommodate work assigned. Participates in availability for unscheduled Emergencies when they occur. Participates in Facilities On

• Call Weekly Program (candidates hired after 2020) Systems & Equipment Maintenance Performs preventive maintenance on designated hospital equipment. Exceeds: Performs trouble shooting of complex hospital equipment to reduce the use of outside vendors. Changes medical compressed gas cylinders when needed. Performs basic plumbing tasks. Exceeds : Performs more complex tasks under the direction of the plumber. Performs basic electrical tasks. Exceeds : Performs more complex tasks under the direction of the electrician. Performs basic carpentry tasks. Exceeds : Performs more complex tasks under the direction of the Carpenter. Performs basic hvac tasks. Exceeds : Performs more complex tasks under the direction of the HVAC technician. Installs new equipment in accordance with manufactures and CMC system standards. Assembles fixtures and furniture. Performs PM Inspections as directed by the Facility Manager. Exceeds: Ensures all TJC scheduled inspections as assigned are completed on time. Performs Sprinkler System testing at required intervals and as per NFPA code. Performs welding repairs on equipment as needed. Repairs Hospital Bed Inventory as needed. Complete safety check for hospital beds, patient stretchers, OR beds and lifting equipment. Exceeds: Schedules and tracks work completed to patient beds, OR tables, etc. by outside vendors. Facilities Support Maintains inventory of stock needed for frequent repairs in facilities. Assists other members of department with performing required duties. Performs other duties as assigned. Helps to move furniture and other designated pieces of equipment. Information Management Accurately uses the hospital information system to enter and retrieve maintenance related data. Demonstrates knowledge of the work order system. Requirements : Education
• High School Diploma / GED Experience
• The candidate should have a minimum of three year experience as a handyman helper or laborer in mechanical or construction trades. This includes the ability to perform all types of maintenance and minor construction functions and should understand the terminology. Physical Requirements
• This positon requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Requirements also include climbing, bending, and the ability to get into tight spaces while working off a ladder. = Essential functions Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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