Maintenance Mechanic Specialist II - Emory Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Journeyman/Apprentice, skilled, trained and certified in one of the competency areas of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, steam control, and related building systems and equipment.
• Practicing under the guidance of a licensed professional.
• Provides guidance to maintenance mechanics and assigns and schedules work.
• Interprets departmental and organizational policies and procedures for staff to ensure consistent practices.
• Picks-up and distributes work assignments and gives direction to ensure work orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Schedules, monitors and directs workflow. Observes and reviews work produced by staff to maintain efficiency and timely services.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, schematics and written technical documents of general machineries to locate area of trouble and complete repairs accurately.
• Performs preventive maintenance on related equipment, buildings and building systems to ensure safe and proper operations.
• Shuts down equipment prior to scheduled repairs if necessary.
• Operates and maintains building equipment and systems such as vacuum systems, control air systems, building air systems, emergency generators, electrical distribution systems, liquid pumping systems, steam, air handling systems hot/cold water systems and natural gas and fuel oil systems.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with assigned equipment, systems and buildings.
• Operates various electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment and systems to diagnose and maintain systems.
• Maintains records and files.
• Interprets applicable regulations and establishes filing and auditing policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Practices all applicable safety regulations and uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Responds to customer requests and complaints in a timely and appropriate manner; identifies and records need or problem and determines best approach to resolve situation following departmental guidelines.
• Provides training and instruction for staff; assesses training needs, prepares materials, and shares knowledge and expertise on an on-going basis.
• Repairs and adjusts doors, windows, closures, panic devices and locks. Patches holes, installs escutcheons, repairs ceiling and floor tile as needed to maintain building appearance.
• Makes minor masonry and wood repairs.
• Installs pictures, coat hooks, other wall hung furnishings, and equipment as requested.
• Performs preventive maintenance activities, responds to customer complaints, and repairs equipment.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of five years of experience in building maintenance with a supported Journeyman's/Apprentice licensure or degree OR 15 years experience in one or more of the competency areas.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Some positions within this classification may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, and twist.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.