Systems Maintenance Mechanic

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City is seeking a Facilities Mechanic with a focus on maintaining and repairing equipment in the HVAC/R arena. You will perform routine and preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical problems, and implement corrective actions to keep systems running reliably.

This full-time, day-shift role (Mon-Fri, 7:00 am–3:30 pm) requires lifting up to 100 pounds, adherence to safety regulations, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years of maintenance and repair experience in HVAC, piping, electrical, or related areas.
• Two-year vocational schooling if refrigeration/AC position.
• EPA Universal permit for refrigeration/AC work.
• May require valid State of Utah Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, overhaul, service, and maintain equipment in the area of expertise.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Design and implement mechanical or electrical alterations to improve efficiency and life of equipment.
• Ensure equipment meets regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain clean equipment rooms and repair records.
• May lead other personnel and set priorities.
• Complete required after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical expertise

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Computer proficiency

Education

Two-year vocational schooling

EPA Universal Certification

Valid Utah Driver's License

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, analyzing mechanical and electrical problems, and performing the appropriate corrective action on equipment in the specified area of expertise. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the continuous and safe functioning of the equipment in the assigned area. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Operates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment in the area of expertise.

• Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on equipment.

• Helps in designing and implementing mechanical or electrical alterations to new and existing equipment in order to improve efficiency, performance, and to extend the life of the equipment.

• Ensures that all equipment meets regulatory compliance requirements mandated by local, state, and federal agencies.

• Maintains clean equipment rooms and other areas.

• Maintains equipment performance and repair records.

• May give work direction, establish priorities, and instruct Systems Maintenance Mechanics and other personnel, if lead worker status is assigned.

• Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.

• Ability to remain calm and think clearly during an emergency situation.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency.

• Demonstrated high level of technical expertise.

• Ability to meet regulatory agency requirements.

• Ability to determine repair and maintenance methods with limited waste.

• Ability to devise appropriate solutions to unusual equipment problems.

Qualifications

Required

• Three (3) years of maintenance and repair experience, or the equivalency in one (1) or more of the following areas: pipefitting, heating, air conditioning, steam-operated systems, pneumatic and electronic building control systems, plumbing and refrigeration systems, commercial or industrial laundry equipment, sterilizing equipment, gas or diesel engines and generators, kitchen and cafeteria equipment, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, or welding.

• Completion of two (2) year vocational schooling, if in a refrigeration and air conditioning systems position.

• Environmental Protection Agency certification with a Universal permit, if in a refrigeration and air conditioning systems position.

• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Boiler license from a regulatory agency may be required for some positions.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affinative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86085
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon.-Fri., 7:00am-3:30pm
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 16F FM MECH/HVAC-R
Category Facilities/Trades/Materials
Workplace Set Up On-site