General Mechanic I
Driscoll Children's HospitalAbout the role
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General Purpose of Job:
Under the direction and supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the General Mechanic I is responsible for performing unscheduled and scheduled work orders on Hospital’s equipment and utility systems. Possesses general knowledge of all building trades and maintenance procedures related to the operation of the hospital. Ensures efficient operation, inspection and maintenance of the hospital’s essential utility systems and equipment to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and guests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, facility manager, compliance manager, director of engineering, and/or hospital administration as required.
- Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
- Uses Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document all work performed throughout the building
- Using Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to comply with PM’s: weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually
- Ensures timely and cooperative inter- and intra-departmental relationships and communications throughout the hospital and the system and with individuals external to the hospital and system.
- Responds to emergencies involving essential utilities and equipment immediately during working hours and remains onsite until emergency has been resolved.
- Acts as a member of the Facility Engineering On-call service team responsible for responding to all after-hours building emergency’s during the assigned week.
- Keeps the management (supervisor, manager, director) appropriately informed about all significant issues and problems and seeks counsel when necessary.
- Perform maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas, including minor plumbing, machine servicing, electrical repairs or installations, or vehicle servicing.
- Performs tasks such as but not limited to changing light bulbs, installing paper/soap dispenser units, changing filters, changing hardware on doors, minor decorative maintenance and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman.
- Inspect, repair and install, service and maintain electrical systems including conduit systems, lighting and power circuits, control equipment, switched fans, fixtures, and clocks.
- Cleans and lubricates parts.
- Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
- Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
- Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
- Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
- Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
- Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- May perform grounds keeping activities.
- May be required to assist with special events.
- Assists skilled trade workers in one or more areas performing specific or standard duties to learn new skills as required for advancement and certification.
- May be required to utilize basic cleaning and other chemicals.
- Examines mechanical equipment to d
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