Maintenance Assistant

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support HVAC and maintenance mechanics. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment repair, and transporting liquid nitrogen. Applicants should have a high school diploma and preferably one year of mechanical experience. This role is vital for ensuring safe and operational hospital facilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a related mechanical field preferred.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support HVAC mechanics in maintenance tasks.
• Transport and fill liquid nitrogen dewars as needed.
• Perform campus grounds maintenance and report safety hazards.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Equipment repair

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the general supervision of the 2nd Shift FOM Supervisor, an HVAC Mechanic, or Maintenance Mechanic, provides assistance with preventive maintenance, and repair and installation of mechanical and non-mechanical equipment using hand and power tools to achieve departmental objectives. May be called on to fill and transport liquid nitrogen dewars , or during inclement weather assist with snow and ice removal.

Job Summary:

Under the 2nd Shift FOM Supervisor's general supervision, the Maintenance Assistant supports HVAC or Maintenance Mechanics in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical and non-mechanical equipment. This work is performed using hand and power tools to meet departmental objectives. The role may include filling and transporting liquid nitrogen dewars and assisting with snow and ice removal during inclement weather.

Job Responsibilities:

• Inspects and changes filters in air handling units and other HVAC equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) by adjusting, lubricating, and cleaning equipment and vehicles under the supervision of the Grounds Shop Lead, a Maintenance Mechanic, or a Maintenance Supervisor. Notifies the supervisor when PM requirements need to be updated.

• Transports and fills liquid nitrogen dewars. Monitors and refills dewars campus-wide as needed. Delivers liquid nitrogen upon request.

• Repairs, dismantles, and assembles equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications. Performs troubleshooting and repair tasks under supervision.

• Assists other maintenance personnel as needed and as assigned.

• Performs campus grounds maintenance, including emptying exterior trash cans, removing snow, ice, and debris, and identifying safety hazards to be reported to the Grounds Shop Lead or Maintenance Supervisors.

• Orders job-related materials under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanic, or Grounds Shop Lead. Maintains lawn care and winter maintenance materials inventory and reports levels to ensure adequate supplies are available.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental goals and objectives.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Experience:

• One year of experience in a related mechanical field is preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands listed below represent those required to perform essential job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk, hear, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment may include exposure to wet or humid conditions, mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, sharp edges, and outdoor weather.

• May work in mechanical equipment rooms with low clearance and potential trip or slip hazards.

• Possible exposure to high places, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, and vibration.

• The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

• Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.

• Must be able to access equipment and storage located at, above, or below the work surface.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions required. The Facilities Operations and Maintenance Department's second shift (Monday–Friday) Maintenance Assistant position includes performing various preventive maintenance and repair tasks to ensure hospital facilities remain safe, operational, and well-maintained. Tasks may relate to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and other building systems, and may vary based on hospital needs.

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Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $21.00 - $31.50 per hour for the role of Maintenance Assistant.

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