Maintenance Mechanic

Wooster Community Hospital; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, OH is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support the project team and keep hospital facilities and equipment in good repair. The role covers electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and related maintenance duties with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in mechanical maintenance, a strong mechanical foundation, and a valid Ohio driver's license. Operational duties include adherence to policies and readiness for emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years' experience in general mechanical maintenance.
• Strong fundamental mechanical ability.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor electrical installation and repairs as needed.
• Perform basic carpentry as needed.
• Perform mechanical repairs of equipment.
• Perform minor plumbing installation and repairs as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance to buildings and equipment as required.
• Maintain departmental equipment, and material inventory.
• Responsible for all house wide and departmental policies/procedures.
• Ability to respond to all emergency codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Appropriate Service Standards.
• Participates in departmental meetings and training as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical systems knowledge

High/low voltage experience

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanic

Full Time Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3273

Salary Range: $21.69 To $30.22 Hourly

Maintenance Mechanic - Project Team, OPERS Retirement Eligible

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assists in keeping the physical structure and associated equipment of the Hospital in good repair. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing and maintenance repairs related duties are of prime importance.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Director/Manager, Facility/Maintenance

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.


• 3-5 years’ experience in general mechanical maintenance.


• Strong fundamental mechanical ability.


• Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.


• Ability to occasionally work at heights greater than 20 feet.


• Valid Ohio Driver's License.


• No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Extensive commercial experience working with both high- and low-voltage electrical systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Strong working knowledge of DNV, CMS, and NFPA requirements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be:

• Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipment.


• Exposure to dust, variable temperatures, and long or varied hours (due to emergencies).


• Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete tasks.


• Subject to Short Term Hours Reduction according to policy.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure.


• Performs minor electrical installation and repairs as needed.


• Performs basic carpentry as needed.


• Performs mechanical repairs of equipment.


• Performs minor plumbing installation and repairs as needed.


• Performs preventative maintenance to buildings and equipment as required.


• Maintains departmental equipment, and material inventory.


• Responsible for all house wide and departmental polices/procedures.


• Ability to respond to all emergency codes.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Follows Appropriate Service Standards.


• Participates in departmental meetings and training as required.

Customer Service

• Displays positive attitude. Treats others with honesty and respect. Speaks positively in all customer interactions internal and external.


• Assess customer satisfaction when interacting with customer and use appropriate chain of command for unresolved issues or problems.


• Use face to face resolutions (crucial conversations) to intervene with patients or staff in situations where customer needs have not been met to determine a positive, mutually agreeable resolution.

Leadership

• Embraces teamwork.


• Accepts and responds to change productively, while maintaining a positive attitude.


• Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior and competence in job duties.


• Demonstrates basic conflict resolution skills.

Communication

• Maintains awareness of verbal/ non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and families.


• Maintains patient confidentiality in all communication interactions; written, verbal, electronic and digital.


• Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team.


• Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations.


• Demonstrates acceptance of supervisory authority, guidance and instruction. Follows appropriate chain of command.


• Reports equipment observations and specific problems appropriately.