Shift Mechanic - Facilities

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:

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