Maintenance Mechanic I

Northern Light Health - Bangor, ME

Full-time

Bangor, ME

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About the position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of physical plant equipment along with several life support systems. The position completes corrective maintenance work requests throughout the facility and performs preventative maintenance on equipment throughout the facility. The maintenance mechanic will also assist the other trades on a daily basis or during major projects. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and information, and must handle and protect the information in accordance with hospital and system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to Supervisor Master Plumber and communicates with other trades for technical assistance, ordering supplies, etc.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
• Problem Solver.
• Strong communication skills.
• Operate and maintain various mechanical equipment including air handling equipment, air compressors, vacuum pumps, medical gas, elevators, air conditioners and pumps.
• Maintain and operate tube system.
• Carpentry work including but not limited to door installation/repairs, window installation/repairs, ceiling tile replacement, building and installing shelves, cabinets, etc.
• Operation and maintenance of various steam and heating equipment throughout the medical center.
• Responsible for repairs in off-site buildings.
• Performs piping and plumbing repairs.
• Install and remove window A/C units.
• Maintain safety equipment per Supervisors direction.
• Must be able to work from blueprints and specifications.
• Build and install equipment using material such as wood, plastics, glass, metal, masonry and masonry units, but not limited to these materials.
• Office furniture repair.
• Roof repairs as required.
• Conduct fire drills.
• Minor demolition and construction.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform scheduled tasks on 'off' shifts.
• Provide assistance to other shops as required.
• Computer Skills.
• Completes regular scheduled inspections of mechanical and electrical equipment/ spaces to observe and report operating conditions.
• Responsible for scheduled preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and document activities with appropriate records.
• Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental education programs.
• Attends scheduled maintenance training programs.
• Provides first pass coverage for clinical and electrical after hours.
• May be tasked with removing small nuisance animals and making keys.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) required.