Mechanic I

At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description :
Job Summary

Responsible for performing installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance on electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, and boiler equipment. Inspects and tests emergency generators and associated circuitry to ensure proper operation. Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment, physical structures, and facility grounds. Maintains cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the environment for residents, staff, and the public. Ensures compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Inspects, tests, and maintains heating, cooling, and air conditioning equipment.

• Performs preventive and reactive maintenance on physical plant equipment and systems.

• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical equipment and circuits.

• Dismantles devices, examines parts, and repairs or replaces defective components.

• Installs and repairs building fixtures, furniture, hardware, and finishes.

• Operates metalworking tools to fabricate or repair parts as needed.

• Maintains clean and safe grounds, including mowing, trimming, snow removal, and litter control.

• Completes and documents maintenance tasks, work orders, and compliance paperwork.

• Assists with office moves, equipment relocation, and fixture installations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

No work experience required

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) license

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; regular standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment; intermittent exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, and cuts/punctures; and occasional exposure to working at heights above 4 feet, working in confined spaces, and burns.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department :
Plant Oprns & Main(Kingsbrook)

Shift :
Days (United States of America)

Time Type :
Full time

Address :
2500 State Rt 5

City, State :
Ashland, Kentucky