Job Description
I. Position Function: Under the direction of the Lead Mechanic, the Maintenance Mechanic performs a wide variety of duties that are critical to the operation of the facility and the safety and comfort of patients and staff. II. Job Relationships: Reports to the Lead Mechanic. Supervised by the Director of Maintenance. Works in conjunction with all other Maintenance employees. III. Authority: Has the authority to make decisions when on a shift alone. If an emergency arises or a need exists to provide service that he can not provide, he must call in appropriate personnel of contractors. IV. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 1.) "Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards." Perform various duties related to the maintenance of hospital buildings, mechanical systems and equipment. Duties may be in any of the fields required for hospital maintenance including craft work but not at a licensed level. Respond to calls from hospital departments requesting immediate assistance in a maintenance problem or perform work as described on work orders or PM's assigned by the Lead Mechanic. In either case, study the problem, plan corrective action, procure necessary tools and materials and do the work. If unsure of action to be taken or if the job requires a licensed craftsman or if a helper is needed, refer the problem to the Lead Mechanic. Cooperates with other members of the Maintenance Department in planning the work, helping each other, discussing problems, and sharing information. Direct the efforts of a helper when required. Respond as quickly as possible when called in on an emergency (snow, disaster) problem at any time. When required, stay on the job until a critical job is completed. C