Maintenance Mechanic - Full Time, Nights (Van Nuys)

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep the hospital's facilities and equipment in good repair, covering electrical work, mechanical repairs, woodwork and painting. The role includes preventative maintenance to ensure ongoing upkeep of the physical plant and equipment.

Key responsibilities include diagnosing electrical and mechanical malfunctions, repairing machinery, constructing and maintaining wooden structures, and performing preventive maintenance per

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to use sound reasoning to resolve issues.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical and mechanical device malfunctions and repairs or replaces parts.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment per manuals, using hand and power tools.
• Constructs and maintains wooden structures and applies finishes to surfaces.
• Performs preventative maintenance and monitors plant systems.

Skills

English fluency

Reading & writing

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic performs duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of hospital in good repair, including electrical work, mechanical repairs, woodwork and painting. Performs preventative maintenance to ensure upkeep of physical plant/equipment of hospital.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year previous experience as an engineer in plant operations
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills
• Associates Degree in related field
• Previous hospital plant operations experience

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Occasionally
• Driving - None

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical and mechanical device malfunctions (pumps, boilers, engines, motors, conveyor systems, laboratory equipment, etc.). Repairs or replaces defective parts, lubricates and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufactures specifications, with hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Constructs, repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions and other parts of the hospital buildings, using hand and power tools according to oral and written instructions. Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamels or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exteriors surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of the hospital.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all types of equipment per facility schedule. Calibrates thermostatic controls and pressure differential gauges. Maintains awareness and upkeep of the physical plant of the hospital.
• Fires boilers and controls generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings and to power machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Takes conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful approach regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making. Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital/corporate policies and HIPAA privacy regulations. Complies with all hospital fire and safety rules.

Base Pay Rate: Min - $19.30 | Max - $23.10