General Maintenance Mechanic

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Facility Operations Technician to maintain heating, cooling, steam, and utility systems essential for hospital operations. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex mechanical equipment and ensuring safety and compliance with relevant codes.

Four years of related experience and a high school diploma are required; trade school or apprenticeship in plant operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of computer use and METASYS operation.
• Familiar with standards and codes for healthcare facilities.
• Tools and methods of trade knowledge.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints.
• Knowledge of MSDS information.
• Knowledge of Life Safety code, NFDA and ADA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains continuity of service for heating, cooling, steam, gas, water treatment and general utilities.
• Maintains emergency backup systems, equipment and machinery for the hospital and allied property.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems.
• Observes safety regulations and maintains safety and fire equipment.

Skills

PC use & METASYS

Healthcare facilities codes

Tools & methods of trade

Read blueprints

MSDS information

Life Safety code / NFDA / ADA

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school or apprenticeship in plant ops/maintenance (preferred)

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Evenings - 3pm-11:30pm

Maintains continuity of service for the heating, cooling, steam, gas, water treatment, general utilities, emergency back up systems, equipment and machinery necessary for the functioning of Hospital and allied property. Installs, troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems, involving work of varied nature with minimum supervision. Observes and enforces safety regulations and practices and maintains safety and fire equipment.

Required Skills:

• 1. General knowledge of use of personal computer and ability to learn operation software applications, i.e., METASYS Energy Management System.
• 2. Knowledgeable of standards and codes applicable to health care facilities.
• 3. Must be thoroughly familiar with tools and methods of trade.
• 4. Able to read and follow blueprints
• 5. MSDS information
• 6. Knowledgeable of Life Safety code, NFDA and ADA requirements and specifications

Required Experience:

• A. Work Experience: Four years related work experience.
• B. License/Registration/Certification: Certified or lincesed in plumbing, pipefitting, welding or boilers preferred.
• C. Education and Training: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved and accredited trade school course, or trade apprenticeship program in plant operations and maintenance preferred.