Shift Mechanic - Facilities

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

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York
Regular
Department: CVPH - Facilities
Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80
Shift: Night
Primary Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
Salary Range: Min $29.04 Mid $35.58 Max $42.11

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

• 1. High School education required.
• 2. Must possess valid New York State driver's license and be insurable.
• 3. Strong mechanical ability and decision making skills required.
• 4. 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.
• 5. Experience with electric and oxygen/acetylene welding, brazing, soldering preferred.
• 6. Ability to follow written instructions in reference to work orders, constructing, installations required.
• 7. Ability to safely use hand and power tools required.
• 8. Ability to communicate well with Supervisors, co-workers, hospital staff, patients and visitors required.
• 9. Ability to portray professionalism associated with the position, work independently with minimal supervision and strive for continuous quality improvement required.
• 10. Experience of snow removal, painting, plastering, finishing techniques, etc. preferred.
• 11. NYS certification to Asbestos O & M preferred or certification obtained within 12 months.
• 12. 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.

This is a bargaining union position.