Maintenance Mechanic - Catholic Health

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care

The Maintenance Mechanic performs a wide variety of functions related to plumbing, heating, medical gases operation, maintenance and repair of hospital and other building maintenance as required. Must be able to work independently. Position is strenuous and requires standing on feet for long periods. Must be able to lift heavy equipment when necessary or work in precarious locations.

Responsibilities:

• Assists craftsmen and maintenance works in any and all phase of their work.
• Carries tools and equipment at all times in order to be available for any emergency.
• Makes repairs to the following:  replace light bulbs, ballasts, plumbing fixtures – toilets, sinks, showers, faucets & all repairs associated with these fixtures, repair of oxygen & vacuum connections.  Replace outlets, switches and all other minor electrical repairs.
• Works under close supervision performing all types of routine tasks and other duties as required and when necessary under the direction of the Vice President or Director.
• Required to assist in snow removal.
• Required to work various shifts as necessary, i.e. vacation/holidays, relief shift.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance in assigned areas (floors & machine rooms)
• When working night shifts – Preventive Maintenance – in OR's & Delivery Rooms
• Performs negative pressure testing – cooperating with Infection Control guidelines
• Assists in construction projects – on site and off site (demolition and final finishes)

Requirements:   

• High School Diploma, Equivalent or relative experience.
• Valid  NYS Driver's License

Three (3) year maintenance mechanic background, knowledge of commercial tools and basic mechanical experience required

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth