General Maintenance Mechanic

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a skilled maintenance technician to ensure continuous operation of hospital utilities and complex mechanical systems, with minimal supervision.

You will install, troubleshoot and repair equipment, read blueprints, follow safety rules, and stay current with NFPA Life Safety, ADA, and healthcare codes.

This role requires at least four years of related experience and a high school diploma; trade school credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of trade school or apprenticeship preferred.
• Four years of related work experience.
• Certified or licensed in plumbing, pipefitting, welding or boilers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuity of service for hospital utilities (heating, cooling, steam, gas, water treatment, emergency back up systems).
• Install, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems.
• Observe and enforce safety regulations and practices and maintain safety and fire equipment.

Skills

METASYS Energy Management System

Blueprint reading

Life Safety code knowledge

NFDA/ADA compliance knowledge

General safety practices

Healthcare facility standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school or apprenticeship in plant operations/maintenance

Tools

Standard hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

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.

Summary

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

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

Required Experience

Work Experience

• Four years related work experience.

License/Registration/Certification

• Certified or lincesed in plumbing, pipefitting, welding or boilers preferred.

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.