Maintenance Mechanic III

Maintenance Technician

Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction and renovation work on facilities and systems.

The hourly range is $27.18 - $45.51. Rate will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Performs preventive maintenance, adjustments, and basic repairs on piping and plumbing systems including fixtures, water fountain, bathroom equipment; steam and process hot water systems including control and isolation valves, steam traps, heat exchangers, pumps, and associated equipment; process equipment including tunnel washers, rack washers, bottle washers, autoclaves, bedding dispensers and drying cabinets, water treatment systems, etc.
• Participates in major component replacement and evaluation of complex system problems.
• Provides general clean up, housekeeping, and maintenance of mechanical equipment rooms.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned based on the needs of the day.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Trains and mentors junior technicians
• Manages small projects and contractors in the field
• Assists supervisor with capital and operational work planning & execution
• Acts as a technical lead on complex jobs

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 8 years of experience required.
• Performs work with minimal supervision in the field.
• Ability to learn and consistently apply modern precision maintenance techniques for coupled and belt driven equipment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances related to facilities plumbing, electrical, and renovation tasks performed.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and equipment schematics.
• Applicable State licenses such as Plumbing, Electrical or HVAC held in high regard.
• May require occasional shift work including nights, holidays and weekend to support special projects or events.
• Participation in an on-call rotation is required during which a response time of 45 minutes or less is needed.
• Will require occasional travel for reasons such as training or project support.
• Other miscellaneous duties may be required to be performed based on needs of the day.