JGH-Maintenance Mechanc I

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital; Ripley (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV is seeking a maintenance professional to perform general, mechanical and preventive maintenance across the facility, including inspections, servicing, repair, and overhaul of equipment and systems.

The role requires a High School diploma, WV driver's license, and at least 1 year of experience; preferred are an associate degree and relevant certifications such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or HVAC.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid WV driver’s license required.
• 1 year of maintenance experience.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Certification or license in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, or machine work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and specific maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment per manuals and specs.
• Dismantle devices to access defective parts and replace components.
• Install, inspect, operate and repair refrigeration equipment for hospital facilities.
• Assist in building renovations and perform light carpentry, electrical and mechanical duties.
• Operate hospital vehicles to deliver supplies and maintain department supplies.

Skills

General maintenance

Security services

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

WV Driver's License

Associate Degree in related field

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Perform a variety of general, mechanical and preventative maintenance as well as inspections, servicing, repair, and overhaul of facilities and equipment throughout the hospital. Provide security services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid WV Driver’s License.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Associate Degree in related field

EXPERIENCE

• Certification or license in at least 1 related area preferred: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, air conditioning, and machine work

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Carry out routine and specific assignments. Follow oral and written task assignments from supervisor.
• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment according to diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturers specifications utilizing hand and power tools and precision measuring and tasting instruments
• Dismantle devices or equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts. Repair and/or replace defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and may install all special functional and structural parts. Lubricate and clean parts. Start device to test performance.
• Install, inspect, operate and repair refrigeration equipment for preserving food, making ice, cooling water, and air conditioning for the hospital building.
• Assist in building renovation. Perform light carpentry as well as electrical and mechanical duties.
• Advise supervisor of degree of difficulty of tasks
• Care for and maintain department supplies and equipment, and work areas. Keep a list of supplies, equipment, etc. used on projects and advises supervisor.
• Operate hospital vehicle to pick up or deliver supplies or equipment.
• Maintain the grounds and landscape of the hospital as required.
• Assist Mechanic II with duties as required and perform duties of Maintenance helper as required.
• Patrol hospital buildings and premises to assist with the prevention of fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders. Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises; confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed. Report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations to the Security Director.
• Respond to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students, and visitors; escort personnel and visitors to parking lot as requested
• Maintain records and prepare occurrence reports and other documents pertinent to security activities
• Secure and/or unlock offices and facilities as required.
• Control parking and traffic flow. Issue tickets for parking violations. Report repeat violations to the Security Director.
• Contact local police authorities for assistance as needed.
• Attend inservice and other meetings as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to bend, stoop, reach and capable of normal rotation, and standing for a 7-8 hour shift. Able to lift fifty pounds from floor to a height of five feet and capable of moving all types of furniture, Equipment and machinery up to 400 ft. or more

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Capable of operating, setting up all types of in house maintenance tools and machinery
• Capable of operating and driving all Hospital vehicles

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

JAX Jackson General Hospital

Cost Center

624 JAX Facilities Management

Address

122 Pinnell St

Ripley

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.