Hospital Maintenance Mechanic - Electrical & Mechanical Systems

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Los Angeles to keep the hospital's physical plant and equipment in good repair, performing electrical work, mechanical repairs, woodwork and painting, and conducting preventative maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma, about one year of experience in plant operations, English communication, and strong judgment and customer service, with safety training and HIPAA awareness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year previous experience as an engineer in plant operations
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical and mechanical device malfunctions (pumps, boilers, engines, motors, conveyor systems, laboratory equipment, etc.). Repairs or replaces defective parts, lubricates and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufactures specifications, with hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Constructs, repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions and other parts of the hospital buildings, using hand and power tools according to oral and written instructions. Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamels or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exteriors surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of the hospital.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all types of equipment per facility schedule. Calibrates thermostatic controls and pressure differential gauges. Maintains awareness and upkeep of the physical plant of the hospital.
• Fires boilers and controls generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings and to power machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Takes conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful approach regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making. Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital/corporate policies and HIPAA privacy regulations. Complies with all hospital fire and safety rules.

Skills

Electrical work

Mechanical repairs

Woodwork & painting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree (preferred)

Job description

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Los Angeles to keep the hospital's physical plant and equipment in good repair, performing electrical work, mechanical repairs, woodwork and painting, and conducting preventative maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma, about one year of experience in plant operations, English communication, and strong judgment and customer service, with safety training and HIPAA awareness.