Hospital Plant Mechanic

San Juan Regional Medical Center; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center is seeking a Plant Engineering team member to maintain and repair hospital equipment and facilities. The role focuses on mechanical maintenance, record-keeping, and keeping systems running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include boiler operation, HVAC repairs, plumbing tasks, electrical and safety checks, and collaboration with supervision. A valid driver’s license and willingness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience related to building maintenance or construction.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer keyboarding experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, polite, and thorough.
• Must be willing and able to learn and share knowledge with others.
• Must keep accurate and legible records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition.
• Maintain routine records and determine type and extent of malfunctioning equipment, and as necessary adjust, disassemble, repair, or replace parts, components, reassemble and test for proper operation.
• Report more serious problems to Supervisor or Management for instructions and/or maintenance scheduling.
• Tend gas fired steam boilers, hot water boilers and heaters.
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level, operation of safety devices and auxiliary equipment.
• Test boiler water, condensate from various designated sources and make necessary chemical changes/adjustments based on test results.
• Service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including fans, motors, coils, thermostats, dampers and regulating controls.
• Clean and lubricate fan coil units, motors, and other machinery.
• Replace filters, belts, hoses, and fluids as necessary and maintain adequate records of such repairs.
• Maintain, repair, and make alterations to steam, water, pneumatic, as well as sanitary plumbing pipelines, fixtures, and components.
• Perform general welding, cutting, and joining of metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification.
• Conduct general mechanical maintenance duties such as monitor, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair various building assemblies.
• Maintain lighting fixtures (e.g., bulbs and ballasts).
• Clean sink and grease traps, replace and repack valves, assemble equipment and other related items.
• Make minor repairs on hospital beds, television sets and other patient related items, that pertain to the Engineering department.
• Make repairs to walls, patch holes, hang and remove items, paint, texture, and repair drywall (sheet rock), etc.
• Move supplies, furniture, equipment, properly dispose of trash and scrap materials.
• Assist with project coordination, procurement, inventory assistance, gathering information, reporting, and running errands when requested.
• Keep a neat personal appearance.
• Maintain an organized work area, and clean up periodically as tasks progress, and upon completion.
• Learn and abide by other applicable policies and procedures.
• Learn and apply proper procedures and respond accordingly when working with, disarming / re-arming, and diagnosing the messages and trouble lights for the fire alarm system.
• Learn proper start-up, testing, running and shut down procedures along with preventive and general maintenance on the fire pump and emergency generator, such as oil changes, battery checks / changes, proper gauge readings, etc.
• Maintain competencies: HIPAA; safety; infection control; HealthStream on-line courses; and various other education.
• Exercise proper safety practices before and throughout the execution of all duties.
• Be alert for unsafe conditions and items needing Plant Engineering attention.
• Report and follow-up to ensure needed equipment, materials and supplies get ordered
• Complete documentation on status of work and records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic keyboarding

Valid driver’s license

Dependable

Willing to learn

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

San Juan Regional Medical Center is seeking a Plant Engineering team member to maintain and repair hospital equipment and facilities. The role focuses on mechanical maintenance, record-keeping, and keeping systems running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include boiler operation, HVAC repairs, plumbing tasks, electrical and safety checks, and collaboration with supervision. A valid driver’s license and willingness to learn are required.