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weekend 1st shift Schedule: 6am to 6:30pm

Responsible for performing and managing installations, repairs, and maintenance of all the Diagnostic Operations (LS/TX) at the Lexington, KY, Mercer facility. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. (Duties can be assigned at any Lexington facility but support of the LS/TX Diagnostic is the primary function of this role.)

• Troubleshoots, repairs, renovates, installs, operates, and maintains facility, fixtures, and equipment within the operation. 
• Scope of work to include basic wiring/cabling, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, painting, assembly, and general repairs.
• Schedules and coordinates activities of outside contractors as needed.
• Obtains quotations and procures necessary materials to perform work.
• Manages preventive maintenance program and performs scheduled preventive maintenance of operational equipment.
• Operates tools and equipment required to perform work assignments.
• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with company policies and local laws.
• Participates on the divisional safety committee.
• Trained to operate fork truck.
• Works cooperatively with department managers and accepts direction from Maintenance Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Administrative Reporting

The following reports and forms are to be completed as established under department procedures:

• Follow preventive maintenance schedule for compliance to weekly, monthly annual and semiannually requirements.
• Complete forms and create records for maintenance and repair needs.
• Complete Facilities Repair Forms that are submitted for needed repairs.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Part-time schedule ranges from minimal 20 hours per week up to a maximum of 25 hours per week.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in maintenance trade or vocational schooling.
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, refrigeration equipment, and plumbing systems preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read basic written procedures and instructions in English.  Ability to interpret machinery manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and averaging.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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