Maintenance Mechanic I/II/III

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Wrangell (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to assist higher level staff in maintenance, repair, and installation of hospital equipment across SEARHC facilities in Southeast Alaska. You will complete work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.

This entry level role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and safety training within 90 days. No experience is required, but mechanical aptitude is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required and insurable.
• Complete Lockout Tagout online course within 90 days of hire.
• Complete the eye wash weekly testing competency within 90 days.
• Safety- 10-hour OSHA Competency completed within 90 days.
• Life safety 101 Competency completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance. Maintain systems, equipment, and tools as assigned by the Facility Manager.
• Schedule and complete formal documentation of work completed including data entry for the PM program.
• Troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and related systems.
• Carpentry tasks such as installing doors, cabinets, drywall, painting as directed by the Facility Manager.
• Complete work orders promptly and professionally according to priority.
• Operate shop tools and heavy equipment; forklift, backhoe, etc.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading codes and standards

Basic maintenance knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Lockout Tagout training

Eye wash competency

OSHA 10

Life safety 101

Job description

Pay Range:$25.00 - $31.88

Maintenance Mechanic I is an entry level position. This position will assist higher level staff in the maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment and components in the hospital, health centers, or other health care facilities at SEARHC. This position completes work orders for maintenance projects and completes all assigned preventive maintenance tasks performing a wide variety of general maintenance as directed. The position may travel to outlying communities to perform work. SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Preventive maintenance. Maintain systems, equipment, and tools as assigned by the Facility Manager.
• Schedule and complete formal documentation of work completed including collecting data for entry into the PM program.
• Troubleshooting and repair. Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and repair of systems and components. Troubleshoot and provide minor repairs of heating and cooling systems, boilers, plumbing systems, electrical systems and related equipment.
• Carpentry. Perform journeyman level carpenter duties as assigned through written and verbal requests from the facility manager. Activities may include concrete work, floor coverings, installing doors, building cabinets, hanging items on walls, installing drop ceilings, drywall repair, painting etc.
• Work orders. Complete work orders assigned in a timely and professional manner according to priority.
• Tool operation. Operate various shop tools, heavy equipment if applicable; has a working knowledge of table saws, rip saws, jointers, planers, routers, etc. Is able to operate a forklift, dump truck and backhoe.
• Locksmith. Capable of installing and repairing locks, door closers, making keys and working with lock cores. Responds to emergency requests, maintains records and locksmith supplies.
• Grounds and Parking Lots. Maintains parking lots and entrances including: snow plowing, applying non-slip materials during icy conditions, landscaping, removal of litter and organic material, lawn care, sign maintenance and stripe painting. These tasks will be assigned by the Facility Manager.
• Supplies. Identifies and tracks supply needs, orders supplies and tools, researches costs, and provides information for cost effective purchases.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• High School diploma or GED - preferred
• Valid driver’s license and remain insurable under the SEARHC automobile insurance policy - required
• Complete Lockout Tagout online course within 90 days of hire.
• Complete the eye wash weekly testing competency within 90 days.
• Safety- 10-hour OSHA Competency completed within 90 days.
• Life safety 101 Competency completed within 90 days.

Experience

• No experience required.
• Mechanical aptitude - preferred
• Ability to learn to read codes, standards, regulations, construction / mechanical drawings / OEM manuals, specifications, and making basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of Basic knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, used in Facility Maintenance.
• Basic working knowledge of mechanical systems, groundskeeping, woodworking, drywall repair, painting, etc.
• Basic skills in Troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical components.
• Repairing mechanical and electrical components.
• Verbal and written communication that includes emailing or texting.
• Ability to Perform all the essential duties related to the position’s responsibility with direction and oversight.
• Use and maintain all tools, equipment and vehicles used during routine performance of duties.
• Maintain professional growth and development through in-service training, seminars, and workshops.
• Operate small engines, landscaping, chainsaws, snowblowers and hydraulic equipment.
• Walk extensively on uneven terrain or slippery surfaces, work while bending, stooping, or reaching, and lift 50 lbs.
• Safely work on equipment in unstable conditions, climb in and out of dump trucks, bob cats, loaders, forklifts, and pick-up trucks.

Other Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Position Information

Work Shift:OT 10/40

About Us

At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.

We Embody our Values: Respect Cultural Identity Service Professionalism Compassion