Maintenance Mechanic III

Schedule: Evenings 3:00 - 11:30 pm, on-call schedule  

Required job competencies: 

• Maintains a good working knowledge of the facility and its components
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical malfunction; installs, replaces or repairs damaged equipment; calibrates thermostatic controls.
• Repairs and replaces damaged or worn heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration parts and equipment; repairs or replaces low and high pressure liquid lines.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Is able to monitor, adjust and document air flows in specific hospital spaces.
• Consistently demonstrates advanced knowledge and ability in general maintenance. Accurately, efficiently, and rapidly performs preventative maintenance and routine maintenance as needed i.e. service equipment, hangs pictures/wall hangings, change light bulbs, and makes repairs.
• Is able to diagnose and repair an assortment of different types of equipment including; wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, and other medical equipment.
• Responds rapidly, accurately, and efficiently under emergency situations and conditions including Call-in duties, HVAC alarms, snow removal, sewer back-ups or any other situation as determined by management.
• Assures proper care in use of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Utilizes the facility computer systems in a manner, which simplifies the department’s workflow. Is able to retrieve maintenance and repair history from the facility computer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications:

• Has a valid NYS drivers’ license and is qualified to operate facility vehicles.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent required. College or vocational training in electrical and/or plumbing and associated trades is preferred.

Experience: 

• Ten years in the electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC field. Five years in building maintenance field

Pay Range: $25.00 - $29.00

Starting Pay: Based on experience 

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply