Maintenance Mechanic - Grounds

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY seeks a Facilities Services Maintenance Mechanic to perform a wide range of skilled trades—plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and related building systems maintenance within a busy hospital setting.

The role requires five years of trade experience (or equivalent training), NYS driver’s license, ability to read blueprints, operate power tools, and participate in rotating shifts including weekends and holidays; safety and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent with formal trade/vocational training or five years related experience.
• Completion of apprenticeship preferred.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education to maintain knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency response to hospital mechanical systems as required.
• Performs general plumbing functions.
• Performs general HVAC functions.
• Performs routine Preventive Maintenance on all utility systems.
• Supports construction/renovation project installations as assigned.
• Maintains and troubleshoots refrigeration systems.
• Reads blueprints and prepares material takeoffs.
• Operates power tools, hand tools and equipment as needed.

Skills

Millwright

Steamfitter

Plumber

HVAC

Tradesman

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with formal trade training

Completion of apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Building Management Systems

Pevco Tube System

Direct Digital Control (DDC) System

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Mission Statement

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Position Summary

The job of Facilities Services Maintenance Mechanic was established for the purpose/s of providing maintenance services with specific responsibility for ensuring completion of assigned work order projects; performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities (e. g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, alarms – Direct Digital Control, Pevco Tube System, Fire System Control, Medical Gas System, Generator Systems, Computer Monitoring Systems boilers, etc.) and any other duties as directed;

Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure

Maintenance Mechanic: High School graduate or recognized equivalent plus formal trade/vocational school training or five (5) years related experience. Completion of apprenticeship program preferred.

Participates in orientation and continuing education in order to maintain the knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.

Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a millwright, steamfitter, plumber, HVAC or tradesman in a commercial, industrial or healthcare setting.

Clean valid NYS driver’s license is required

Working knowledge of computer skills and Microsoft Outlook, Building Management Systems, and modern Nurse Call systems. Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and Refrigeration. Must have the ability to read and interpret blue prints and prepare material takeoffs.

Ability to use standard hand tools, machinery and equipment plus precision measuring tools.

Must have the ability to complete rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Work Environment And Hazards

Industrial setting: Clinical setting occasionally. Exposure Class I. Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions. Intermittent to regular exposure to unpleasant physical conditions, including but not limited to: high temperatures and general outdoor seasonal weather conditions. Occasional to regular exposure to situations that could cause moderate to serious injury or illness, including but not limited to use of hand tools, power tools, operation of machinery and equipment, confined space entry, materials and equipment cleaning utilizing various cleaning solutions.

Specific Performance Criteria

• Provides emergency response to all hospital mechanical systems as required
• Performs general plumbing functions
• Performs general HVAC functions
• Performs routine Preventive Maintenance and repair on all utility systems
• Supports construction / renovation project installations as assigned
• Performs general cleaning of maintenance areas and mechanical rooms
• Works efficiently and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Projects a positive and professional image of self and the hospital
• Performs general maintenance functions (e.g. Updating Work orders, services calls etc.)
• Understands and has a working knowledge of the DDC System, Pevco Tube system, Medical Gas Alarm Panels, Fire Systems
• Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems
• Performs a variety of skilled trade functions (e.g. plumbing, painting, HVAC, carpentry, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames
• Maintains / troubleshoots / repairs Refrigeration systems. (Ice machines, coolers, refrigerators’, etc,
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Maintain and operate power tools, (drain snakes, pipe threader (manual and portable, pro press, drills etc.)
• Install plumbing systems (water and sanitary piping)
• Replace and rough in water closets
• Replace and rough in sink and showers

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.65-32.30

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.