ZONE MECHANIC

Valley Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Zone Mechanic to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across all systems in a hospital setting. You will specialize in one craft area (electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, or central utility plant) and support others as needed.

The role requires a Journeyman/Apprentice certification or active pursuit of one, a valid driver's license, and a readiness to work overtime for emergencies in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have good problem solving skills, ability to prioritize work, and be able to work independently.
• Knowledge of commercial building automation systems (BAS) preferred.
• Knowledge of standard practices and procedures of construction trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting and mechanical systems.
• Must have general computer knowledge; preferably with Microsoft Windows.
• Read and comprehend plans and blueprints preferred.
• Hospitals operate 24/7, must be willing to work overtime and off-hours for emergency situations.
• Ability to operate and use a broad spectrum of tools and equipment skillfully and safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility equipment on all systems.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area and be multi-skilled in others.
• Assist and serve as back-up to other Facilities employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritize work

Independent work

BAS knowledge

Reading blueprints

Windows OS familiarity

Willing to work overtime

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman/Apprentice cert or in-trade cert (pursuing)

Tools

Building automation systems (BAS)

Construction trades knowledge

Job description

Department PLANT MAINTENANCE - 208061 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $19.72 - $29.59

Job Description

The Zone Mechanic will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, central utility plant operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments. The Zone Mechanic assists and serves as back-up to other Facilities employees.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

Three to five years general commercial maintenance experience working in at least one relevant trade in a commercial, industrial, facilities operations, or a healthcare setting. This needs to include knowledge and applicable skills in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance in commercial electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, boilers, or HVAC systems. (Residential-only experience is insufficient for this position.)

Certification & Licensures

Certification as a Journeyman, Apprentice, or in a commercial building-specific trade (E.g. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, BAS, etc.), or already working towards a certification preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license (over 21 year old and less than -4 points on their driver’s license).

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have good problem solving skills, ability to prioritize work, and be able to work independently.
• Knowledge of commercial building automation systems (BAS) preferred.
• Knowledge of standard practices and procedures of construction trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting and mechanical systems.
• Must have general computer knowledge; preferably with Microsoft Windows.
• Read and comprehend plans and blueprints preferred.
• Hospitals operate 24/7, must be willing to work overtime and off-hours for emergency situations.
• Ability to operate and use a broad spectrum of tools and equipment skillfully and safely.

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

15

Maintenance Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
• To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!