Mechanic Maintenance

Job Requirements

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities throughout UMMS facilities. Responsibilities include inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and replacing building systems, equipment, and components, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical systems, doors, hardware, and general building infrastructure. Ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with departmental operating procedures, manufacturer specifications, applicable safety regulations, and The Joint Commission standards. Supports the overall functionality, safety, and operational readiness of the hospital environment.

Work Experience

• Performs general maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of building systems, equipment, fixtures, and structural components throughout the hospital.
• Conducts preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment and building components to maintain operational reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs, including repairing or replacing faucets, sinks, toilets, flush valves, drains, piping components, and associated fixtures.
• Performs basic electrical maintenance, including replacement of lamps, lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, and other electrical components within the employee's qualifications and applicable safety requirements.
• Performs carpentry repairs and installations involving doors, frames, cabinets, shelving, ceiling tiles, flooring, wall surfaces, and other building materials.
• Completes painting, patching, drywall repair, surface preparation, and other general building restoration activities.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and replaces door hardware, hinges, closers, locks, and related components to maintain proper operation and building security.
• Assists qualified trade personnel with maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems as assigned.
• Responds to routine, urgent, and emergency maintenance requests, prioritizing activities that may affect patient safety, life safety, clinical operations, or building functionality.
• Utilizes the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS/TMS) to receive, document, update, and close assigned preventive and corrective maintenance work orders accurately and within established departmental timeframes.
• Performs routine inspections of assigned areas to identify maintenance deficiencies, unsafe conditions, equipment deterioration, and potential operational concerns. Reports findings to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains tools, equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition. Follows established infection prevention, environmental safety, and departmental procedures when performing work in patient care and other sensitive areas.
• Coordinates with hospital departments, contractors, and other Facilities personnel to minimize disruptions to patient care and daily hospital operations.
• Participates in emergency response activities, scheduled inspections, departmental training, and required safety programs. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of a high school education or a minimum of 5 years experience.

Experience

Three to five years' related experience.

Contacts

Frequent contact with Hospital personnel at all levels.

Hazards

Subject to noise from machinery and exposure to electrical shock and burns from heated equipment and steam pipes. Occasional moderate to heavy physical exertion. May involve lifting or carrying heavy objects. Frequent exposure to heat and cold, dirt and fumes, human contaminants. Contact with blood and body fluids is not expected on routine basis. However, contact is possible when performing certain tasks.