General Mechanic

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking a skilled facility maintenance professional to join the Plant Engineering team at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill. The role focuses on maintaining electro/mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring a safe, efficient hospital environment.

You will work a day shift, with on-call responsibilities and potential weekend requirements, contributing to reliable utilities and building operations across the campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of progressive maintenance experience.
• 1 year with hand and power tools.
• Related degree/certification may substitute for experience.
• Able to work in tight spaces and follow safety protocols.
• Must have or be able to obtain PA driver’s license.
• Knowledge of universal waste procedures and used oil/ hydraulic spill cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute general and specialized trades (electrical, carpentry, plumbing, etc.).
• Improve equipment, walls, doors, and hospital surfaces for safe operation.
• Repair and lubricate hospital equipment to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintain laundry, beds, wheelchairs, and surgical equipment.
• Construct and repair wooden structures within hospital buildings.
• Develop project supply estimates and document material/fiscal needs.
• Document repairs and report faulty equipment and systems.
• Answer monitor alarms during emergencies and manage boiler/secondary systems.

Skills

Safety procedures

Top secret clearance

Tight spaces work

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Related degree or certification considered in lieu of experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Plans and coordinates control within the facility maintenance operations and provides for an uninterrupted flow of utilities based upon existing design criteria. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshoots the electro/mechanical systems utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools.

Job Duties

• Completes various general and specialized trade skills such as electrical, carpentry, painting, concrete, plumbing, welding, drywall installing, or repairs of various ceiling systems.
• Performs improvements to equipment, walls, doors, ceilings, hardware, and other services essential for the medical center.
• Performs repairs and adds lubrication and adjustments on all hospital equipment to ensure a comfortable and safe environment.
• Assumes responsibility for any maintenance on laundry equipment, portable phones, pagers, beds, wheelchairs, and surgical equipment.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions, and other parts of the hospital buildings using hand and power tools.
• Develops supply estimates for various projects, gathers technical data, evaluates/formulates safety procedures, and creates material and fiscal requirements for assigned projects.
• Documents repairs and reports all faulty operating equipment and systems.
• Answers monitor alarms under emergency conditions and takes appropriate steps to vent boilers or activates secondary systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years Progressive experience in commercial or industrial maintenance and
• 1 year Experience with all hand and power tools or
• Related degree or certification will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Ability to work in tight space environments.
• Ability to use standard hand tools.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to secure top secret clearance.
• Knowledge of universal waste accidental release procedures.
• Knowledge of used oil/used hydraulic fluid accidental release procedures and collection/clean up.
• DL - Driver’s License_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Monday thru Friday 6:30 to 1500, on-call, work weekends 1 in and 6 weeks

Department

1024-00117 Plant Engineering