Maintenance Mechanic

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician under the Plant Operations Manager to perform preventive maintenance on boilers, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, domestic water equipment, and related HVAC systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The role includes on-call dispatch for emergencies and short-notice repairs. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of maintenance experience, a High School Diploma (preferred), no license required, and

Qualifications

• Two to three years maintenance experience preferred.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• No license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as assigned by team leader, keep team leader informed of unresolved issues.
• System failure reports and safety issues are addressed to the supervisor or manager.
• Maintain powerhouse, cooling tower, chemical yards, mechanical equipment, and documentation.
• Respond to emergency calls per guidelines.

Skills

On-call dispatch

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Building automation systems

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Plant Operations responsible for general maintenance of all facilities and service equipment. Responsible for on-call dispatch in all emergency situations requiring the assistance of on-call technicians. Performs inspections, calibrations, and repairs to all mechanical systems in such a manner that insures the safe, reliable and efficient operation of hospital equipment and systems. Maintains boilers, cooling towers, chillers, well water equipment, domestic water equipment, distribution pumps, fire pumps, air compressors, etc., and associated HVAC components. Responsible for chemical tests/ treatments of appropriate water systems and documentation. Responsible for monitoring and understanding building automation systems such as HVAC controls, major equipment controls (chillers), lighting controls, etc. Responsible for utility usage monitoring, tracking and reporting. Works on repairs and service request through the Engineering Maintenance Program. Performs Preventive Maintenance work orders as assign by Manager. Responsible for maintaining a stock of all critical replacement equipment and parts necessary to make quick repair on all critical systems.

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Experience

2-3 Years Maintenance - Preferred

License & Certification

None Required

Core Job Functions

• Performs work as assigned by team leader, keeps team leader informed of any unresolved issues. Assignments are completed per established schedule/deadlines.
• System failure reports, repair problems are addressed to the correct supervisor or manager. Safety issues are reported immediately.
• Maintain powerhouse, cooling tower, chemical yards, mechanical equipment, and documentation.

Work orders and stat calls are responded timely. Responds to emergency calls per guidelines. Malfunctions are corrected in a timely manner.

• Equipment is inspected, in accordance with departmental policy. Materials are obtained and equipment repairs are initiated as soon as possible. Supplies are used cost-effectively and waste minimized

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