Engineering Mechanic – Maintenance

Role Overview

• Performs a variety of skilled tasks which includes but is not limited to construction and maintenance of hospital facilities and equipment.
• Primary emphasis will be in the mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing fields.
• Makes routine and emergency repairs on a variety of mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Makes general installation and repairs of water, steam, vacuum, compressed gases, sewerage, drainage, and automatic sprinkler lines and systems.
• Respond to alarms from building automation system for issues with all LMC systems (HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Medical Gas, Pneumatic Tube, Conveying Equipment, Refrigeration, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler etc) and troubleshoot as skill level and training allows.
• Contact appropriate personnel or vendor to complete repair.
• Receive in house training for monitoring these systems.
• Work rotating “on-call” shift per Engineering “On-Call” policy.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems, plumbing fixtures, and such apparatus as pumps and gauges.
• Inspects connections and other parts of systems for leaks, repairs, damage and replaces as needed.
• Works on both low and high temperature and pressure piping and equipment.
• Constructs and repairs building parts and fixtures, furniture and special equipment; inspects worksite to determine work to be done, calculates quantities of materials needed and requisitions hardware and supplies; performs such other tasks as necessary to complete the work, using hand and power tools.
• Evaluate work orders and project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan/execute completion of the task.
• Works with minimal supervision with projects such as; erecting walls/ infection control barriers, applying plasterboards, repairing or installing building fixtures such as; doors, locks, windows, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment. Must be able to produce a finished product. (Replace light ballasts, outlets, switches, door hardware, etc.).
• Navigate computerizes work order software to retrieve, comment, document time, and close out work orders appropriately.
• Assists as assigned with construction projects where his/her expertise is needed.
• Works as a team member to ensure both hospital and work area safety at all times and in accordance with infection control requirements.
• Trains, instructs, and directs helpers and coworkers and as assigned, assists other trades in building maintenance operations. Head work teams on projects as assigned by manager. Maintains skills current industry trends.
• Execute project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan/execute completion of the task. Knowledgeable of hospital specific life safety codes and requirements for building components. Including but not limited to fire doors, fire caulking, exit lights, etc..

Requirements

• Minimum Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum Years of Experience : 3 Years of Experience in Maintenance
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional) : 3 Years of Experience can be Substituted for completion of LMC Engineering Mechanic Apprenticeship program
• Required Certifications/Licensure : SC driver's license and acceptable driving history.
• Required Training : Must be able to read technical service manuals and blue prints with at least a basic comprehension

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness