Mechanic II

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids seeks a Facility Electrician to maintain and repair hospital utilities, equipment and environmental systems. You will complete work orders, lead preventive maintenance, read blueprints, and collaborate with staff and contractors to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical work, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a Journeyman certificate or equivalent. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' electrical experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Journeyman level program certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to read blueprints and plan system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Complete and facilitate basic and complex work orders and Preventative Maintenance.
• Serve as technical expert resource in electrical fields.
• Coordinate with staff and contractors under supervision.
• Perform testing and documentation per regulations and manufacturer specs.
• Communicate status of work orders to customers and departments.
• Assist in reducing utility usage and design improvements.
• Review contracted work for compliance with specs and design intent.
• Mentor Mechanics II and lead on-call issues within facility.
• Capture PM tasks and report progress to Lead.

Skills

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman certificate (preferred)

Tools

Blueprints

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing and maintaining an environment that allows for the perfect patient experience. This is achieved by maintaining and repairing hospital utilities, equipment and environmental systems.Job DescriptionJob Duties/Essential FunctionsJob DutiesPosition is for a Facility Electrician Complete and facilitate basic and complex work orders and Preventative Maintenance at direction of Supervisor or Dispatcher using staff and contractor resources. Serve as technical expert resource in a specific field of mechanical or building system trade. Ability to coordinate with any work using resources available to include staff and contractor resources reporting to Lead and Facilities Supervisor. Completes preventive maintenance procedures accurately and timely to ensure that all such work is performed to manufacturer's recommendations and by regulation. Conducts all required testing and documentation of regulated items within area of specialty. Correct deficiencies. Provides regular reporting to the Specialist II Lead regarding status of the testing and documentation. Able to communicate with customers informing of status of work orders and issues pertaining to their respective departments. Assists Lead and Facilities Supervisor in setting annual goals for reduction of utility usage. Advises Project Management staff during the design phases of project as to the best ways to integrate new work into the current systems. Reviews and inspects contracted work during construction to ensure it is in line with specifications and design intent. Reports discrepancies to the Project Manager. Professionally proficient in all building mechanical systems and facilities resource management. Designated coach and mentor for any assigned Mechanic II to ensure proficiency and continuity or staff resources. Resource leader for assigned system of expertise for on-call facilitation of issues within the facility. Responsible for performing all assigned PM tasking and reporting data to Specialist II (Lead) for their specialty area.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good written and oral skills. Self-starter, motivated to work hard. Works well with others. Looks for opportunities to improve facility and processes. Ability to use email and web-based software. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Ability to plan and design system improvements. Specific Professional proficiency and expert knowledge in one trade specialty.Professional Experience Minimum 5 years' experience requiredEducation High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Journeyman level program certificate or equivalent is preferred.Licensure, Certification, Registration Must have Valid Driver’s LicenseMust have and maintain a good driving record. Motor vehicle record will be reviewed as part of the background check prior to hire or transfer. One certification, license, or equivalency (validated years of experience – 5 years continuous work in Electrical required). If licensure is secured, the employee must maintain licensure.Physical RequirementsVery Heavy: Exert 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 50lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.