Maintenance Mechanic II

About the role

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• Time Type: Full time
• Department: Facilities
• All Locations: 30 Gove Street - Lyman School

Position Summary

Perform regular maintenance related duties along with some minor specialized duties such as small scale carpentry/construction, floor and plumbing repair along with grounds keeping and housekeeping to all NeighborHealth locations. Provide mechanical preventative maintenance on NeighborHealth systems and equipment such as belt and filter changes.

Assist Lead Mechanic and other mechanics on projects which would require assistance.

Will remain on call twenty-four hours/day for any problems occurring during off-hours, on a rotated, bi-weekly basis. All mechanics will remain on call for emergencies.

About the role

REPORTS TO: Facilities Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently on small scale projects or requests.
• Perform a variety of mid-skilled work for maintenance, repair and construction at all health locations.
• Including ductwork installation, lock repairs, furniture set ups, plumbing and electrical.
• Perform various maintenance and repairs on refrigeration, plumbing, heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Technical training and/or at least three year's experience as a maintenance person.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, H.V.A.C., carpentry, electricity and repairing equipment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities Include

Scheduled Preventative Maintenance: Daily

Grounds keeping

General Maintenance and upkeep of entranceways, parking lots, wells, and the neighborhood surrounding the property, including, but not limited to: trash removal, sweeping, property repairs, landscaping, graffiti removal, snow removal, ice melt, and any other tasks which fall under these categories.

• WHEN REQUESTED
• Biohazard Containment
• Pick Up Biohazard Waste Boxes
• Replace Light Bulbs
• Shredder Pick Ups
• WEEKLY
• Clean Interior of Facilities' Vehicles
• Clean Shop
• Fire Pump Testing
• Inspect Oxygen Supply
• Inspect and Test Eye Washes & Emergency Showers
• Inspect Hazardous Waste Areas
• WEEKLY
• (Spring to Fall)
• Power Wash
• BI-WEEKLY
• Receive Paper Goods
• MONTHLY
• Change Filters
• Check Backflow Pressure Gauges
• Check Blood/Body Fluid Kits
• Check Dehumidifiers
• Check Isolation Room
• Check P-Traps
• Check Pumps In Basements
• Check Revolving Doors
• Clean Bathroom Vents
• Clean Gutters & Clear Drains
• Clean Wells
• Ejection Pumps (Inspect & Grease Fittings)
• Emergency Generator (Inspect & Service)
• Fire Extinguishers and Hoses
• Inspect Audiology Booth 2- Intake & 2- Exhaust Fans
• Inspect Emergency Lights - Battery Packs
• Inspect Exhaust Fans On Roof
• Inspect Exit Lights and Signs
• Inspect Inergen Fire Suppression System Cylinder Gauges
• Property Cleaning - Around Gove
• Recirculator Pumps For Hot Water - Oil
• Test Elevator Phones & Alarms
• Trash Pick Up
• BI-MONTHLY
• Inspect and Clean Dryer Vent Duct
• Manually Swap Pumps
• QUARTERLY
• Change HEPA Filters
• Change HVAC Filters
• Change RTU Filters
• Check Restroom Floor Traps
• Clean Condenser Coils - PACE Sites
• Clean Washable HVAC Filters
• Grease Recirculating Pumps
• Inspect and Clean Fresh Air Makeup Intake Exhaust
• Open & Inspect Blood & Body Fluid Cleaning Kits
• Test Back Up Ejector Pumps
• BIANNUALLY
• Change Water Filters - Water Fountains
• Check/Add Oil To Boiler Room Pumps
• Check/Clean & Dirty Utility Rooms
• Check Eyewash Stations - Flow & Temperature Test
• Circulate Booster Pumps
• Clean Filters HVAC - Washable Boiler
• Inspect Smoke Walls
• Maintenance Of Back Flow Preventors
• Med Room Refrigerators - Clean Coils
• Pharmaceutical/Hazardous Waste Removal
• Replace Defibrillator Batteries
• Satellite Accumulation Area Inspection
• Storm Readiness
• TRIENNIALLY
• Ejection Pump Alarm Test
• Inspect Waste Lines
• ANNUALLY
• Change Batteries & Inspect All Emergency Lights
• Change Batteries & Inspect All Exit Lights
• Cooling - Turn On
• Cut Back Trees
• Drain Fuel and Store Snow Blowers
• Ejector Pump Clean Out
• Emergency Generator <30% 2Hr Load Test
• Gear Heater Element - Plug In
• Gear Heater Element - Unplug In
• Humidistat Unplug
• Humidistat Plug In
• Inspect Electrical Outlets - All Clinical Areas
• Inspect GFI Recepticles & Breakers
• Inspect Sprinkler System - Visual
• Install Planters
• Lower Boiler Temperature To 180
• Lower Discharge Temperature To 55
• Raise Discharge Temperature To 65
• Remove Planters
• Repaint HP Symbols & Lines In Parking Lots
• Test All Restroom Alarms
• Test Crash Bars
• Tune up Snow Blowers
• Turn Off Heaters
• Turn On Heaters
• EVERY 3 YEARS
• Emergency Generators - Run for 4 Hrs. > 30%

Routine Maintenance

Mechanics will be responsible for upkeep of all areas of the NeighborHealth including, but not limited to:

• Repair toilets, install and repair dispensers (paper towel, soap, etc.)
• Key control, make keys, and repair locks
• Make signs, name tags, doorplates
• Set up conference rooms for meetings (tables, chairs, etc.)
• Escort repairmen, meter readers, outside vendors
• Move inventory (records, boxes, furniture, etc.) to storage
• Keep storage areas in orderly condition
• Change lights
• Patching and painting of walls. Repair doors, windows, thermostats

Other Duties

• Respond to staff requests for emergency services
• Continue work on all unfinished work orders
• Light construction
• Backup to housekeeping
• Decontamination of rooms/areas where Blood/Body fluid spills have occurred
• Conduct weekly walk through of all buildings replacing light bulbs and noting any maintenance concerns
• Preventative, routine and regulatory inspections.

Perform other related duties as requested

Schedule is Saturday - Sunday 8am - 5pm & Monday - Wednesday 9am - 6pm

Pay Range

starting at $24/hr up to $36/hr based on relevant experience