Maintenance Mechanic III

FULL-TIME ROTATE

The Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for the maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance of the Hospital buildings, equipment and physical plant. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions:
 Performs daily maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance

Department/Business Unit Function:
 Performs preventative maintenance on many types of hospital equipment and a variety of heating and air conditioning systems 
 Replaces light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, switchers, plugs, receptacles, ballasts, and makes repairs on faucets, commodes, valves and door closures
 Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of heating and air conditioning systems
 Assumes responsibility for checking, maintaining and making repairs on:

• Patient room equipment such as beds, bed side tables, lights, nurse call systems and plumbing equipment 
• Boilers, chillers and all associated plant equipment
• Fan motors, pumps (such as sewage, condensate, vacuum pumps), and other auxiliary equipment
• Vacuum pumps, medical air compressors, medical gas wall outlets and regulators, etc.
   

 Operates and maintains Emergency Generators
 Performs inspections to fire safety equipment and systems
 Runs errands
 Assists with moving furniture, boxes and heavy objects
 Documents all work performed on appropriate logs and work orders.
 Maintains a chemical treatment program for all cooling and heating systems
 Works shifts as assigned.
 Assumes on-call responsibilities as necessary according to each facility schedule
 Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
 Maintains safe environment
 Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Trade School in mechanical, electrical or air conditioning 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years in a hospital or 7 years’ similar experience in an industrial setting. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 10 years’ hospital experience 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification. Training certificate in mechanical, electrical, air conditioning or equivalent experience of 10 years.

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Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!