Shift Mechanic - Facilities

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain a wide range of equipment. This role includes primary shift 11:00pm–7:30am, with secondary rotations 7:00am–3:30pm and 3:00pm–11:30pm to ensure 24/7 coverage.

The position requires strong mechanical ability, experience in electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, and the ability to read work orders and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and insurable.
• Strong mechanical ability and decision-making skills.
• Formal training in electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC or 2–3 years on‑the‑job experience.
• Experience with electric and oxygen/acetylene welding, brazing, soldering preferred.
• Ability to follow written instructions and work orders.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to communicate well with Supervisors, co-workers, hospital staff, patients and visitors.
• Professionalism; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with snow removal, painting, plastering, finishing preferred.
• NYS asbestos O&M certification preferred or within 12 months.
• ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Outlet Testing Certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Repair rolling, fixed, and portable equipment.
• Perform electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance.
• Complete specified preventive maintenance duties.
• Perform daily maintenance on all equipment.
• Rotational shift coverage to provide 24-hour maintenance.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

Primary: 11:00pm-7:30am

Secondary: 7:00am-3:30pm & 3:00pm-11:30pm

General Summary

This position involves repair of numerous pieces of rolling, fixed, and portable equipment. It requires an individual who is well versed in numerous fields and has excellent mechanical ability. The individual must be able to perform repair and preventative maintenance duties on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems as well as general maintenance work. The individual shall perform daily maintenance on all equipment responsible for and complete specific preventive maintenance duties. This position is subject to rotational shift coverage to provide the Medical Center with general maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance 24-hours a day.

Qualifications

Education/Skills Required:

• High School education required.
• Must possess valid New York State driver's license and be insurable.
• Strong mechanical ability and decision making skills required.
• Formal education in the electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC fields or 2-3 years of on-the-job experience performing electrical, plumbing, HVAC and/or general maintenance repair and installation work required.
• Experience with electric and oxygen/acetylene welding, brazing, soldering preferred.
• Ability to follow written instructions in reference to work orders, constructing, installations required.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools required.
• Ability to communicate well with Supervisors, co-workers, hospital staff, patients and visitors required.
• Ability to portray professionalism associated with the position, work independently with minimal supervision and strive for continuous quality improvement required.
• Experience of snow removal, painting, plastering, finishing techniques, etc. preferred.
• NYS certification to Asbestos O & M preferred or certification obtained within 12 months.
• ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Outlet Testing Certification obtained within 12 months.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.