Position: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Department: PLANT OPERATIONS
JOB SUMMARY
Performs general maintenance of hospital and grounds.
Maintains heat, power and other services in quantities sufficient to meet needs.
Ensures mechanical efficiency of plant and auxiliary equipment.
Provides the security function as directed.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to:
Plant Operations Supervisor
Employees Supervised:
None
Interrelationships:
Nursing Services, all hospital departments, Biomedical Technicians and outside service companies
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Ensures the general maintenance of all hospital equipment, facilities and grounds.
Works with boilers, steam generators, water heaters and other mechanical room equipment.
Assists in all types of installations and maintenance work.
Monitors equipment in boiler room per policy.
Performs routine preventive maintenance activities per policy and schedule.
Ensures the hospital's equipment and grounds are maintained in a safe and usable state.
Provides the security function as directed.
Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and spreads chemicals to prevent freezing and slipping.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists with movement of equipment and other heavy items.
Performs basic carpentry tasks.
Performs other related duties as assigned by Director of Plant Operations and Plant Operations Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
High School graduate or equivalent.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience with maintenance techniques, air conditioning, plumbing, heating and fire and safety regulations required. One year experience in building maintenance required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of electricity, heating, plumbing, and air conditioning. Use of standard tools of trade.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standing or walking 90% of shift. Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, push and pull.
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0 110 degrees. Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Good audible ability. Mobility to access all areas of the hospital.
Hours Scheduled
Full Time
Sun, Mon, Tues 7:00pm-7:00am
Wed 7:00pm-1:00am
Apply for Position
Applications are also available at the hospital.
Resumes may be mailed to:
Salem Township Hospital
1201 Ricker Drive
Salem, IL 62881
Attn: Human Resources
Phone:
618-548-3194, ext. 8187
