Mechanic Journeyman

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Maryland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanic Journeyman to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems within a healthcare environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting, contributing to the upkeep of facilities that prioritize patient care. With a focus on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, this position offers a rewarding career path in one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region. If you have a passion for hands-on work and a commitment to excellence, this could be your next great career move.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related experience in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• CFC universal certification and relevant journeyman licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC/R systems.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing and electrical systems as needed.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of acceptable training

Tools

DDC building automation system

CMMS Program

Electrical tools

Job description

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for a Mechanic Journeyman to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center!

The Mechanic Journeyman will perform a variety of general (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.) and preventative maintenance on hospital facilities and equipment as well as some related new construction and renovation work.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Looking for candidate with Plumbing and Electrical background

Primary Duties:

1. Diagnoses, repairs, and installs using blueprints, codes, specifications, and other industry standards. Ensures that time and material records of self and others within assigned team are complete, accurate, and submitted to the supervisor/coordinator at the end of each shift. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and related electrical controls, pneumatic control systems, and piping systems. Trains and develops less skilled personnel through small group training sessions and on-the-job practice. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and failures, determines necessary repairs to equipment, and initiates work orders.
2. Assists other tradesman, when necessary, in the areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc. Learns, operates, and troubleshoots the hospital's computerized DDC building automation system. Maintains OEM Specifications and related HVAC/R parts inventory. Performs troubleshooting, repairs, replacement, new installation, and maintenance to all HVAC/R systems. Responsible for completing all PM compliance documentation in the established times on our CMMS Program via iPad.
3. Corrects leaks, sewage stoppages, and equipment malfunction. Cuts, bends, threads pipes; fits threaded pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies. Installs and repairs medical gas lines in patient rooms and operating rooms. Installs, renovates, and reconfigures systems to facilitate hospital renovation and equipment replacement projects. Maintains appropriate inventory of replacement parts and supplies. Maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing systems components and piping including faucets, valves, converters, traps, backflow preventers, etc. Performs asbestos removal. Repairs and overhauls pumps and heat exchangers; removes and replaces coils; replaces valves and associated equipment on steam systems or boilers.
4. Diagnoses, repairs, and installs using blueprints, codes, specifications, and other industry standards. Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains low voltage systems, for example: fire alarm, card access, and nurse call systems. Ensures that circuits are properly protected, and motors have appropriate starting circuits to absorb initial starting surge. Measures, cuts, threads, and installs electrical conduit. Splices wires and pulls wire through conduit. Connects wiring to fixtures and power equipment. Installs grounding leads. Operates and maintains high voltage switchgear. Performs or directs electric circuiting work including installation of new branches, lighting, life safety, and other circuits as needed. Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Completion of acceptable training.
3. Demonstrated competency in board areas.
4. 3-4 years related experience.
5. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.
6. CFC universal certification.
7. CFC Refrigeration Certification If HVAC/R Maryland State HVAC/R Journeyman's License.
8. Journeyman License - JL Specific journeyman license/other certifications/licenses based on area of work may be required.
9. Journeyman Electrician - JOURELEC Journeyman Electrician license preferred if Electrician required.
10. Heating/Ventilation Air - HVACR If HVAC/R Maryland State HVAC/R Journeyman's License required.
11. PLUMBER - Licensed Plumber If Plumber then Journeyman Plumbing license required.
12. Master Plumber - MASTERPLUM If Plumber then Master Plumber license preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $28.20 - $47.30