Plant Maintenance Technician

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Kentucky seeks a Plant Maintenance Mechanic to install, inspect, repair and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure reliable operations.

Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, reading diagrams and manuals, and selecting tools and stock for tasks. The role may involve operating lawn equipment and assisting or pursuing an apprenticeship in trades.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Technical school training must include 650+ hours in a mechanical field.
• Cooperative education programs may substitute for work or shop experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensures equipment operates per manufacturers specifications.
• Completes preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Selects stock, tools and supplies for tasks.
• Loads/unloads stock and tools from vehicles and stores them.
• Reads diagrams, manuals and specs to perform tasks.
• Completes service/work/project forms as directed.
• May repair lawn/snow equipment and operate it as needed.
• May install/repair ceiling, floor tile, and base.
• May relieve plant operating engineer after training.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

650 hours mechanical training

Cooperative education substitution

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Overview

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installation, inspection, repairs, and maintains machinery and assures electrical and mechanical equipment are in proper working order.

Overview

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installation, inspection, repairs, and maintains machinery and assures electrical and mechanical equipment are in proper working order.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical tasks related to installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and related equipment.
• Assures that equipment is operating in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
• Completes preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Selects stock, tools and supplies for assigned tasks.
• Loads and unloads stock, tools, and supplies from vehicles and stores them in assigned locations.
• Reads diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturers specifications to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Completes sections of service requests, work requests, and/or projects forms as directed.
• May repair and maintain lawn and snow moving equipment and operate same.
• May performs tasks that include installation and repair of ceiling, floor tile, and base.
• May relieve the plant operating engineer when needed after completing proper training and instructions.
• May be assigned a specific activity to assist or may be working toward a formal apprenticeship with any one of the following: Plumber, Carpenter, Painter, Electrician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Elevator Mechanic, or Plant Operating Engineer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma required.
• Technical school training must be a combination of classroom study and shop experience.
• Technical school coursework must include no fewer than six hundred fifty (650) hours in a mechanical field.
• Cooperative education programs that provide on-the-job experience with business and industry may be substituted for either work experience or shop experience.

Experience

• Up to one (1) year of experience preferred.
• Must have a background in the mechanical field which includes either:
• One (1) year of training in a technical school in a mechanical field and one (1) year of experience; OR
• Three (3) years of documented experience from previous employer(s) performing mechanical duties.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be able to perform work involving the repair and maintenance of machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain facility equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation related to maintenance activities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assigned tasks.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must possess valid licenses as required.
• Must be able to operate and drive vehicles as required.