General Maintenance Mechanic

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to ensure continuous operation of hospital utilities, including HVAC, steam, water treatment, and emergency backup systems.

The role involves installing, troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical equipment, following safety protocols, and using blueprints and MSDS information as needed. A four-year related work background and trade-specific licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Four years related work experience.
• Certified or licensed in plumbing, pipefitting, welding or boilers preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved trade school course or trade apprenticeship in plant operations and maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains continuity of service for hospital utilities and equipment, including heating, cooling, steam, gas, water treatment, and emergency backup systems.
• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems with minimal supervision.
• Observes safety regulations and maintains safety and fire equipment.
• Works with varied tasks and demonstrates ability to read blueprints and follow technical instructions.

Skills

PC basics & METASYS access

Codes & standards knowledge

Trade tools proficiency

Blueprint reading

MSDS knowledge

Life Safety/NFDA/ADA familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school course or apprenticeship

Tools

METASYS

Job description

General Maintenance Mechanic Internal Only

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Rotating

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.