Mechanic I

Regional Medical Center

Mechanic I (FT)

POSITION SUMMARY

• Under general supervision of the Director of Engineering, performs duties related to the installation, inspection, operation and repair of basic utility systems and equipment.

OVERVIEW

• The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Reads and understands the English language.

• Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision.

• Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.

• Ability to process information and prioritize.

• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed.

• Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions.

• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed.

• Basic computer literacy

• Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting.

• Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines.

• Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices.

B. Education

• High School diploma or GED

C. Licensure

• none

D. Experience

• Three (3) to four (4) years on-the-job training.

E. Interpersonal skills

F. Essential technical/motor skills

G. Essential physical requirements

• Light: Exert up to 20 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lb. of force frequently - 50-75%

H. Essential mental requirements

I. Essential sensory requirements

J. Other

• Utilizes a variety of equipment to include multi-meters, power and hand tools, blueprints, equipment manuals and computers.

K. Equipment used.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

A. Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)

• Level III

B. Age of Patient Populations Served

• No patient contact

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position’s purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.

o Position Standards/ General Job Responsibilities

 Inspects and maintains utility systems and equipment.

 Reads thermometers and gauges and records readings.

 Performs preventive maintenance to utility systems and equipment.

 Performs corrective maintenance to utility systems and equipment.

 Makes adjustments to utilities system and equipment.

 Performs utility system and equipment outages.

 Traces and tests electrical control systems for loose or shorted wires.

 Tests and calibrates the operation of thermostats.

 Lubricates compressors, motors, blowers, and other moving parts.

 Repairs refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, water coolers, and small refrigerators.

 Operates Building Control Systems to maintain system requirements.

 Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, using hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments.

 Performs routine troubleshooting and repair to tube system operational disruptions.

 Provides updates as necessary for implementation into the CMMS for utility systems and equipment.

 Maintains equipment rooms as assigned.

 Performs equipment room rounds checking for proper equipment operation.

 Performs lock out / tag outs as necessary to protect staff and equipment.

 Recognizes utility equipment alarms malfunctions and failures.

 Test utility system and equipment safety devices.

 Operates utility systems and equipment economically.

 Repairs utility system leaks with proper materials and equipment.

 Returns systems and building areas to acceptable condition after repairs are completed.

 Recommends repair actions and repair parts to supervision.

 Operates and maintains vacuum pumps, air compressors, air dryers and domestic water booster systems.

o General Performance of Job

 Employee keeps his/her work area neat and clean and shares the responsibility for common areas.

 Employee demonstrates good organizational skills as related to his/her daily task.

 Employees work is acceptable in both quantity and quality.

 Employee uses his/her time wisely.

 Employee is able to make sound decisions and remain calm under stress.

 Employee accurately submits preventative and corrective maintenance reports / records.

 Employee accurately follows instructions.

 Employee keeps account of tools and supplies.

 Employee informs supervisor of maintenance to be performed that is beyond his/her scope and/or skills.

o Job Knowledge

 Employee performs as On-call Engineer.

 Employee demonstrates the ability and knowledge to carry out his/her daily tasks.

 Employee is familiar with all tools used to perform his/her daily duties.

 Employee follows all purchasing procedures and submits accurate purchase orders records.

 Employee is self directed and maintains his/her area of responsibility with minimal supervision.

 Employee is thorough and complete in his/her diagnostic and trouble shooting methods.