General Maintenance Worker

Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN); Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join their team. This temporary position involves installing, maintaining, and repairing various machinery and equipment in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in general maintenance and a solid understanding of mechanical systems. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining organized workspaces. This role is essential in supporting hospital operations and ensuring equipment reliability, making it a vital position within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in general maintenance work required.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems preferred from trade school or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery and equipment.
• Completes assigned preventive maintenance work orders as prioritized.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Basic Personal Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Manchester Memorial Hospital · Engineering Repairs & Maintenance

Manchester, CT

Service and Maintenance

Temporary, Day, 40

Posted 02/06/2025

This is a temporary position. There are no benefits/paid leave associated with this role.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, and structures in accordance with operating manuals, manufacturing specifications, and user’s needs. Assists other trades as required.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is desired but not required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with organizational policy.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of general maintenance work.

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be knowledgeable of Mechanical Systems, preferably obtained by a trade school or apprenticeship.
• Must have basic personal computer skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends mandatory training and in-services. Cross trains co-workers and other team members as necessary.
• Keeps work areas, shops and utility rooms neat, clean, and organized. Obeys environmental requirements for disposal and handling of hazardous and universal wastes and products.
• Performs repair operations on relative trade systems and components. Coordinates shutdown activity and notifies staff accordingly. Responds, diagnoses, and performs repairs as necessary. Prioritizes work assignments based on needs of hospital. Keeps track of open work orders. Controls backlog of work orders. Periodically informs supervisor and requesting department of status.
• Completes assigned Preventive Maintenance work orders per priority and risk assessed order of importance.
• Completes paperwork including Daily work summary, shutdown notices, utility system failure occurrences, rounds sheets, and time off requests.
• Maintains and uses all department tools and equipment as established in Policies and Procedures and manufacturers' recommendations.
• Maintains inventory of parts and materials for daily repairs and to expedite emergency repairs, PMs, and projects.
• Complies with the department and hospital safety policies and procedures and contributes to the overall safe operation of the hospital facility. Complies with safety policies including Fire plan, code response, MSDS, Utility Management Plans, LOTO, confined space, fall protection, etc.
• Support on-call and emergency response as required. Assist snow coverage as necessary.
• Works with Department Directors/Managers to address, schedule, complete, provide status on projects, repairs, and PMs to keep the respective departments informed of the activity.
• Competent in trade-specific knowledge, responsibility, and duties.