Maintenance Mechanic I

Maintenance Mechanic I

Join our Facilities team as a Maintenance Mechanic I and put your hands?on skills to work supporting repairs, renovations, and essential building systems at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. This role requires flexibility in scheduling and operates on a rotating shift basis. Scheduled hours may change to meet staffing levels and the evolving operational needs of the facility. From repairs to snow removal to building system support, this role is essential to creating a safe and dependable environment for patients and staff.

Job Summary: Provides general carpentry and painting to maintain, repair and renovate the physical structure. Provides basic HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services to efficiently operate facilities and equipment. Tests, monitors and operates equipment/chemicals for water supply. Removes snow using various types of equipment. Provides assistance to maintain grounds, as required.

Job Duties:

• Performs general carpentry in support of alterations and renovations.
• Performs masonry tasks when necessary.
• Installs dry wall, floor and ceiling systems.
• Prepares all surfaces with joint compound, caulking and sanding.
• Removes hardware and other items.
• Places masking tape and drop cloths to protect surfaces.
• Sets up scaffold and ladders for safe usage.
• Applies paints, stains and varnishes to various surfaces using brushes, rollers and spray guns.
• Returns finished area to working order.
• Uses and maintains equipment for snow removal.
• Checks fluid levels.
• Performs minor equipment repairs when necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance and equipment checks, including: fire extinguishers, air filter cleaning and changes, belt changes and lubrication of rotating equipment.
• Repairs a variety of mechanical, plumbing, electrical equipment and general building components.
• Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures, domestic water piping and equipment, and steam piping and distribution equipment including valves and radiators Installs, maintains and repairs sanitary drains, sewers, holding tanks and sewage pumps.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical conduits, raceways, wires and cables and circuit breakers for the supply of electrical power.
• Runs computer and other non-protected cables.
• Replaces light bulbs and lamps as required.

Work is typically performed in a warehouse/maintenance or office environment; may require performance of work within clinical areas. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to reach above head, bend, push, pull, stoop and kneel. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details: Keep our hospital running safely and smoothly!

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience: Minimum of 3 years-Skilled labor (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s): Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.