General Mechanic

Career At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Job Duties

Completes various general and specialized trade skills such as electrical, carpentry, painting, concrete, plumbing, welding, drywall installing, or repairs of various ceiling systems.

Performs improvements to equipment, walls, doors, ceilings, hardware, and other services essential for the medical center.

Performs repairs and adds lubrication and adjustments on all hospital equipment to ensure a comfortable and safe environment.

Assumes responsibility for any maintenance on laundry equipment, portable phones, pagers, beds, wheelchairs, and surgical equipment.

Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions, and other parts of the hospital buildings using hand and power tools.

Develops supply estimates for various projects, gathers technical data, evaluates/formulates safety procedures, and creates material and fiscal requirements for assigned projects.

Documents repairs and reports all faulty operating equipment and systems.

Answers monitor alarms under emergency conditions and takes appropriate steps to vent boilers or activates secondary systems.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED

2 years Progressive experience in commercial or industrial maintenance and

1 year Experience with all hand and power tools or

Related degree or certification will be considered in lieu of experience.

Ability to work in tight space environments.

Ability to use standard hand tools.

Ability to adhere to safety procedures and protocols.

Ability to secure top secret clearance.

Knowledge of universal waste accidental release procedures.

Knowledge of used oil/used hydraulic fluid accidental release procedures and collection/clean up.

DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:30 to 1500, on-call, work weekends 1 in and 6 weeks

Department: 1024-00117 Plant Engineering