Maintenance Mechanic

UAB Medicine; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Facilities & Biomedical Support technician to perform routine to skilled maintenance, repairs, and alterations of building systems and medical facilities. The role requires adherence to safety policies and regulatory standards while minimizing patient impact.

The successful candidate will inspect equipment, diagnose issues, perform preventive tasks, and pursue ongoing training in relevant trades within a large academic health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year general maintenance experience required.
• Hospital or healthcare facility maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and facilities for proper operation.
• Determine causes of malfunctions and perform repairs or component replacements.
• Perform general-to-skilled maintenance on machines and facilities.
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and state licensure requirements and safety guidelines.
• Move supplies and equipment as needed and assist with preventive tasks.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Painting

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Category: Facilities & Biomedical Support

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine-to-skilled general preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration and modification of building, equipment, and facilities. May perform painting duties. Must be willing to perform work at times designated by employer in order to minimize patient, staff exposure and minimize interference with normal clinic activities. Must conform to productivity standards as set forth in the American Hospital Association Table of Standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working conditions.
• Maintains routine records and determines type and extent of malfunction of equipment.
• Adjusts, disassembles and repairs or replaces parts of components, re-assembles and tests for proper operation.
• Reports more serious problems to the Maintenance Supervisor for instructions to maintenance scheduling.
• Complies with all guidelines, policies and procedures contained in the UAHSF, P.C. Health and Safety Management Plan and related manuals and directives, including OSHA, EPA, ADEM, TJC regulations and State of Alabama Department of Public Health Licensure requirements.
• Demonstrates compliance with all applicable regulations for the maintenance/painting profession.
• Pursues educational growth including applicable trade licenses.
• Conforms to productivity standards as set forth in the American Hospital Association Table of Standards
• Performs a variety of general -to-skilled maintenance procedures including but not limited to: alteration and repairs to machines, equipment, or facilities as assigned in accordance to standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturers’ instructions.
• Performs routine electrical maintenance, replaces or alters circuit wiring, switches, control equipment and mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, lamps, bulbs, alarms, communication equipment, etc.
• Performs general mechanical maintenance of clinic equipment, office machines and equipment, etc.
• Performs general plumbing maintenance - maintain, repair, and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures. Bends, cuts, reams and threads pipe, wipes joints, tests joints and pipe systems for leaks. Repairs and replace valves, repair leaks, and clear drain stoppages.
• Performs general welding - welding, cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification.
• Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair and assembling extension cords, replacing fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes, cleans and lubricates motors and other machinery. Cleans sink and grease traps, replaces and repacks valves, assembles equipment, repairs drape pull mechanisms and related items
• Services and makes repairs to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including but not limited to: fans, motors, radiators, pumps thermostats, dampers and regulating controls.
• Follows established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ensures that system efficiency is maintained at engineering design levels.
• Ensures that clinic occupant comfort levels are satisfactory
• Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required.
• Moves supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material.
• Performs other assigned duties as required by supervisor.
• Is willing to perform work at times designated by the employer in order to minimize patient, staff exposure and minimize interference with normal clinic activities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year general maintenance experience required. 1 to 3 years general maintenance experience preferred. Hospital or healthcare facility maintenance experience preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.