Maintenance Mechanic-FT Evenings

Parkland Health & Hospital System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Maintenance Technician responsible for ensuring the safety and operability of equipment. This role involves routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and effective communication with staff. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, trade certification, and experience in maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in maintenance and repair work preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repair and maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Address facility issues promptly through work requests.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff and contractors.

Skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Plumbing maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Use of power and hand tools

Soldering skills

Effective communication

Reading technical manuals

Basic computer skills

Physical ability to lift heavy loads

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certification

Job description

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Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for basic and routine repair, preventive maintenance tasks, and maintenance documentation on various equipment throughout Parkland Health System, to ensure all equipment is safe and operational.

Minimum Specifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work preferred.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience:

• None

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Prefer a trade school certification

Required Tests for Placement:

• N/A

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Must demonstrate a basic working knowledge of proper safety procedures.
• Must possess a basic working knowledge of plumbing and electrical maintenance, including lighting and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to properly use power and hand tools.
• Basic skills in soldering copper pipes.
• Effective communication with department and hospital personnel, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

1. Perform basic and routine repair, maintenance, and preventive work orders to ensure equipment safety and operability.
2. Address facility issues and needs promptly through work requests.
3. Take ownership of tasks, represent the Facilities/Engineering Services department positively, and ensure customer satisfaction.
4. Assist staff with equipment use and repair, serving as a resource and providing relevant literature and information.
5. Stay updated on industry developments through seminars, workshops, and reading materials, integrating new knowledge into work practices.
6. Identify process improvements and recommend, implement, and monitor solutions to enhance performance and satisfaction.
7. Maintain positive relationships with management, patients, staff, contractors, and vendors.
8. Stay informed about applicable rules, regulations, policies, and laws, developing controls to ensure compliance.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

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