Maintenance Mechanic

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the hospital's plant operations.

The role involves general maintenance of building systems, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and related HVAC components under the supervision of the Manager of Plant Operations. The technician will perform preventive maintenance, attend to emergency calls, monitor BAS and equipment controls, and maintain accurate documentation and inventory to ensure safe, reliable operation of hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma - Preferred.
• 2-3 Years Maintenance - Preferred.
• No license or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs work as assigned by team leader, ensuring completion per schedule.
• Addresses system failure reports and repair problems with supervision guidance.
• Maintains powerhouse, cooling tower, mechanical equipment and documentation.
• Responds to work orders and on-call stat calls; follows emergency guidelines.
• Inspects equipment and initiates repairs; uses materials cost-effectively.

Skills

HVAC systems

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance

On-call dispatch

Troubleshooting

Electrical work

Education

High School Diploma

2-3 Years Maintenance

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

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