General Mechanic

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Pottsville, Northern (Schuylkill County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is hiring a General Mechanic for day shift duties in Plant Engineering. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of electro/mechanical systems within the hospital facilities.

Responsibilities include electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and equipment maintenance to ensure uninterrupted utilities and safe environments. Weekend on-call and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years progressive experience in commercial or industrial maintenance.
• 1 year experience with all hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in tight space environments.
• Ability to use standard hand tools.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of universal waste accidental release procedures.
• Knowledge of used oil/used hydraulic fluid accidental release procedures and collection/cleanup.
• Driver's License PA - DL required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and specialized trade skills (electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, welding, drywall, etc.).
• Repairs and maintains hospital equipment and infrastructure for safety and comfort.
• Responds to monitor alarms under emergency conditions and takes appropriate action.
• Plans and coordinates control within facility maintenance operations to ensure uninterrupted utilities flow.
• Documents repairs and reports faulty equipment and systems.

Skills

Safety procedures

Ability to work in tight spaces

Driver's license

Hand tools usage

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

# General MechanicFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentPlant EngineeringShift DetailsDay Shift, Monday thru Friday 6:30 to 1500, on-call, work weekends 1 in and 6 weeksApply NowJob IDwd-JR142548PostedOctober 2, 2026# General MechanicApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare 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 healthcare 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.