MECHANIC I

Covenant-Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health’s Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a Mechanic for Plant Engineering to operate boilers and oversee a wide range of building systems in a hospital setting. The role requires maintaining steam generation, monitoring equipment, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure reliable utilities.

The position emphasizes safety, emergency readiness, and accurate record-keeping, with duties including switching between fuel sources, logging readings, and supporting

Qualifications

• Must be able to read with comprehension and perform simple math calculations.
• Must detect malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards.
• Ability to work under emergency or stressful conditions.
• Experience in building/plant maintenance or related trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain boilers and ensure continuous steam supply.
• Log readings every 20 minutes and monitor pressure and water levels.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Operate and monitor boiler room and hospital utilities for safe operation.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Equipment fault detection

Emergency readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certificate in maintenance

Job description

Overview

Mechanic, Plant Engineering

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care anda personaltouch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, thefacilityoffers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, MethodistMedical Centercombinesstate-of-the-arttechnology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care.Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medicalexpertiseand innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary:

Fire boilers and control generation of continuous supply of steam for heating and power to Methodist Medical Center buildings.

Responsibilities

• Cleans boilers and lubricates equipment;
• Maintains a constant supply of steam and equipment in boiler room; practices proper adherence to generator logging procedures;
• Maintains observance of meters and regulates flow of oil or water for proper control of boilers and auxiliary equipment;
• Remains alert to any malfunctioning of equipment; notifies supervisor whenever major repairs or assistance are required;
• Checks degree of hardness of water on a daily basis, and regenerates softeners as needed.
• Mixes chemicals, tests and treats boiler water and air conditioning cooling tower as necessary.
• Switches boilers from gas to oil upon request.
• Records inventory of chemicals used in boiler and reports to supervisor when supplies need to be replenished;
• Maintains observance of emergency board in boiler attendant shop; observes and records emergency generator runs.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Performs maintenance and/or repairs on the following systems and/or equipment: electrical; mechanical; plumbing; air conditioning; heating; batteries; boilers; water treatment; and sheet metal.
• Oversees and ensures safe and efficient operation of physical plant and hospital utilities.
• Record readings on boiler every 20 minutes and log in on daily record sheet according to regulations (pressure, water level, etc.)
• Performs preventive maintenance work as scheduled.
• Recharges and cleans incinerator on a daily basis.
• Pulls relief duty for vacation and holiday, etc., as needed.
• Operates computer in boiler office for automation of hospital equipment.
• Resets elevators and air handling unit equipment due to fire alarm and generator run shutdown.
• Inspects and operates refrigeration equipment for preserving food, making ice, cooling water and air conditioning Methodist Medical Center buildings; changes air conditioner filters.
• Provides preventive maintenance for all assigned machinery and mechanical equipment as prescribed by the preventive maintenance schedule.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population. Must demonstrate competency of the specific functions described in the performance continuum and skill check lists.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

High school diploma or its equivalent is required. Prior course work in general science and physics preferred. Must be able to read with comprehension, write legibly, and perform simple mathematic calculations. Must have the ability to detect malfunctioning of equipment and possible fire and safety hazards. Must be capable of working under emergency and/or stressful conditions.

Experience:

One (1) year experience in building/plant maintenance operations, construction, or with a mechanical or electrical contractor, or a graduate with certification from a trade school in a maintenance related field.

Licensure/Certifications:

None is required.