Night Shift Hospital Facilities Mechanic

University of Vermont Health; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, part of University of Vermont Health, seeks a full-time facilities maintenance technician. You will repair rolling, fixed and portable equipment, perform electrical/plumbing/HVAC tasks, and complete routine preventive maintenance.

Rotating night shifts and 24/7 coverage are required. Applicants should have a high school diploma, a NYS driver’s license, strong mechanical abilities, and relevant education or experience in electrical, plumbing or HVAC

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• Valid NYS driver's license and insurability required.
• Strong mechanical ability and judgement skills required.
• Formal education in electrical/plumbing/HVAC or 2–3 years of related experience.
• Experience with welding (electric and oxy/acetylene) preferred.
• Ability to follow written work orders and install/construct as needed.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Good communication with supervisors, coworkers, staff, patients and visitors.
• Professionalism, independence and continuous quality improvement mindset.
• Snow removal/painting/plastering experience preferred.
• New York NYS asbestos O&M certification or within 12 months; ASSE 6040 testing certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Repair and mantenimiento of rolling, fixed and portable equipment.
• Perform electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance and preventative tasks.
• Complete daily equipment maintenance and routine PM duties.
• Participate in 24-hour coverage with rotating shifts.

Skills

Strong mechanical ability

Decision making

Follow written instructions

Effective communication

Independence with minimal supervision

Snow removal/painting/plastering

Education

High School education

NY State driver’s license

Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC education or 2–3 years on-the-job

Tools

Welding (electric)

Oxygen/acetylene welding

Hand and power tools

Job description

CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, part of University of Vermont Health, seeks a full-time facilities maintenance technician. You will repair rolling, fixed and portable equipment, perform electrical/plumbing/HVAC tasks, and complete routine preventive maintenance.

Rotating night shifts and 24/7 coverage are required. Applicants should have a high school diploma, a NYS driver’s license, strong mechanical abilities, and relevant education or experience in electrical, plumbing or HVAC