Maintenance Mechanic II - Maintenance - Full Time / Evenings - Req#2013571481

Antelope Valley Medical Center; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Valley Medical Center seeks a Maintenance Mechanic II to oversee maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment within various skilled trades. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building maintenance, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain various systems. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the mechanism of our critical healthcare facilities remains functional and safe.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in building maintenance.
• Experience in specific trades such as electrician, plumber, and carpenter.
• EPA and CFC Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in trades like electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot building systems.
• Maintain logs of all maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

Carpentry

Refrigeration

HVAC systems

Operating power tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Common hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Objective :

Under the management of the Director of Engineering / Facilities Services, the Maintenance Mechanic II, performs from 25 % to 60 % in a skilled trade, and performs specialized duties associated with maintenance and repairs of building and equipment maintenance in one or more of the following trades; electrical, cabinet making and repairs, plumbing, refrigeration, painting and wall preparation, carpentry, installing and repairing locks and door repairs, welding, plant maintenance and H.V.A.C. repairs to accomplish the objectives of the engineering department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Routine Maintenance of Campus Facilities :

Diagnoses, troubleshoots and determines method of repair to equipment and systems according to blueprints and manufacturing specifications according to their skiiied trade.

Start equipment and systems, observe operation, read gauges, instruments and adjust mechanisms such as values, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature according to their skilled trade.

Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components using electrical, mechanical vacuum pumps and pneumatic testing equipment in their skilled

Performs other duties not associated with their skilled duties as needed by the

Makes routine rounds of the facility, medical office buildings, physical plant and other off site buildings as needed.

Performs electrical wiring, control wiring, low voltag 1 e wiring and their installation according to their skilled trade.

Operates refrigeration recovery system per code, maintains all records pertaining to refrigerants and equipment in their skilled trade

Performs service work on V.A.C. systems

Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, sil-fousins and brazes parts to assemble structural a n d functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gages, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cords and pipes on equipment and systems according to their skilled trade.

Performs and follows the operations necessary to dismantle, repair, rebuild an dl install electrical components as required according to their skilled trade

Perform intricate trouble s hooting based on system performance specifications according to their skilled trade

Maintains and repairs steam traps, piping, and other plumbing in and around the phys i 1 cal plant and facility

Maintains logs of plant operation and records all maintenance repairs or alterations to all equipment in the pl i ant according to their skillled trade

Operates and maintains routine maintenance and repairs to chillers, pumps, cooling towers, test water in towers, cl.osed I.oops and other systems and maintains proper chemicals and maintains all logs according to their skilled trade

Performs locksmith repairs such as making 1 keys, repairing doors and door locks according to their skilled trade

B. Preventative Maintenance :

Operates and maintains periodic inspections of boilers and equipment on gas and oil fired boilers and hot water heaters. Test water boilers, condensate, feed water and other systems and maintains proper chemicals and blows down boilers and maintains all logs on chemicals systems and its auxiliary purposes according to their skilled trade.

C. Computer / Customer Support

Operates and maintains plant energy management computer system

Maintains records of time and materials according to their skilled trade

Assists customers that call on Engineering Trouble Call Line, and places work orders accordingly

Non-Essential Duties :

Maintains lighting, cabinetry, furniture, plumbing 1 fixtures, piping and clogged drains throughout the facility and grounds

Maintains and cleans shop, break room, physical plant and other work areas

Knowledge, Skilfs and Abilities :

Knowledge

Knowledge of the uses of the more common hand tools such as wrenches and drills, etc

Knowledge of electrical materials and their applications according to their skilled trade

Knowledge of emergency power generation and automatic load transfer switches

Knowledge of basic low voltage and control circuit wiring according to their skilled trade

Knowledge of the national electrical code according to their skilled trade

Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association Electrical code according to their skilled trade

Knowledge of the procedures for operating high pressure steam boilers and allied equipment according to their skilled trade

Knowledge of pressure, temperature, water level, and other indicating instruments used in the operation of high pressure ba l ler equipment according to their skilled trade

Knowledge of mechanical repairs and maintenance of refrigeration equipment according to their skmed trade

Knowledge of HVAC systems, pneumatic controls, DOC controls, Volume control dampers and fire dampers.

Knowledge of Plumbing systems, hot water systems, chilled water systems, heating hot water systems, steam lines and domestic water systems.

Skills

Operate basic hand

Operate power tools to perform job .

Basic Computer input

Abilities

Abillity to read and write English and technical manuals at equivalent of high school graduate level

Ab f lity to follow simple diagrams and blueprints

Ability to desig 1 n and produce detailed plans and estimates according to their skilled trade

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Ab i lity to work cooperativel ' y with others

Core Competencies : AH AVH emgloyees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors :

Acco1..1ntability Action Oriented Customer Focused Compassion

Effective Communication Teamwork

Ethics & Values Integrity & Trust

Education and Experience :

Edu c ation

High School Diploma

Experience

5 years' experience in building maintenance and one additional year experience in one of the following specified trades as; electrician, plumber, carpentry, cabinetmaker, painter, welder, refrigeration, plant maintenance, locksmith

Required Licensure and / or Certifications :

Refrigeration - EPA and CFC Certification preferred

AVH Conduct / Compliance Expectations :

Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy

Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy

Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy

Ability to adhere to the department dress code

Ability to organize work and establish priorities

Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties

Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette / standards

Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence

Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters

Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co workers, managers and other hospital ! staff

Abllity to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information

Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations

Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties

Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures

Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements

Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines

Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education

Display a willingness to work as a team player

Ability to give and support the highest level of patient / customer satisfaction at all times

Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Corporate Compliance rules and regulations, complies with duty to report behavior standard, demonstrates understanding of purpose for Corporate Compliance hotline and importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor when in doubt regarding a possible corporate compliance issue

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Work usually performed in a extremely high temperature and noisy environments

Works often in tight working conditions

Works in environments with high amounts of dust

Works with refrigerants

Work often requires lifting of up to 50 lbs

Works from ladders

Works with chemicals related to physical plant

Works in environments which might put them at risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens or TB. Employees are trained to always use Universal Precautions in these environments

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

Education and Experience :

Edu c ation

High School Diploma

Experience

5 years' experience in building maintenance and one additional year experience in one of the following specified trades as; electrician, plumber, carpentry, cabinetmaker, painter, welder, refrigeration, plant maintenance, locksmith

Required Licensure and / or Certifications :

Refrigeration - EPA and CFC Certification preferred