Maintenance Mechanic

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance tasks across HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and hospital equipment systems. The role includes preventive maintenance, emergency on-call support, and safety compliance within a healthcare facility.

Ideal candidates have healthcare maintenance experience, EPA refrigeration certification, and the ability to handle heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years healthcare experience preferred in maintenance/engineering.
• HVAC systems and mechanical repairs experience required.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification.
• Class C; D.E.C. Underground Storage Tank certification preferred.
• Must be able to exert 50–100 lbs intermittently and 10–20 lbs constantly.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks for HVAC systems in the hospital.
• Completes maintenance service requests, inspections, and adjustments.
• Monitors and maintains building systems and equipment.
• Coordinates special projects and provides 24-hour emergency maintenance as scheduled.
• Assists in monitoring outside contractors’ work and safety procedures.
• Repairs and maintains plant machinery such as mixers, conveyors, and pumps.
• Operates welding and metalworking equipment and fabricates/modifies equipment as needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

Mechanical repairs

Electrical repairs

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welders

Drill press

Grinder

Electrical test meters

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks including work on air conditioning, refrigeration, installing/repairing systems, motors, controls, etc. This position will also perform carpentry, plumbing, repair of hospital equipment and steam fitting as well as operating and maintaining the boilers. In addition, the Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots issues within the facility and performs preventative maintenance to ensure maximum equipment efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks for all of the HVAC systems within the hospital.
• Completes all maintenance service requests, inspections and adjustments as assigned.
• Maintains inventory control measures and works within the expense limits that are established.
• Coordinates special projects as directed by Engineering/Facilities Supervisor and is available for 24-hour emergency maintenance services as scheduled.
• Assists in monitoring all work performed by outside contractors.
• Responds timely to pager/cell phone requests as required for on-call maintenance.
• Monitors and maintains all building systems as assigned.
• Completes grounds work as directed by Engineering/Facilities Supervisor.
• Alerts the Engineering/Facilities Supervisor of any unusual occurrence and/or damage at the facility.
• Follows safety standards in order to comply with all company, local, City, State and Federal guidelines.
• Repairs and maintains plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
• Repairs or replaces control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed.
• Sets up and operates welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools and other metal working equipment.
• Fabricates and modifies new and existing equipment as needed.
• Participates in plant safety, health and environmental programs.
• Independently performs light bulb changes, caulking, filter changes, painting, lock repairs, window covering repairs, preventative maintenance, moderate plumbing repairs, moderate electrical repairs, electric bed repairs, vinyl repair, multi surface wall repairs and reconstructing tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum of 2 years healthcare experience preferred in maintenance/engineering. Highly experienced in HVAC Systems and mechanical repairs required. B.M.S. experience preferred. Must hold a current EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification, and a Class C; D.E.C. Underground Storage Tank certification is preferred. During emergent situations within any of the Bon Secours facilities, Technicians may be requested to assist with duties outside of their normal job functions. This job requires exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.