Maintenance Mechanic, Forbes, Full Time

Job Title

Mechanical Repair Technician

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

General Overview:

Handles all mechanical repairs throughout the hospital, including electrical and plumbing.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs equipment and materials fabrication including miscellaneous installations and repairs (including repairs to wheelchairs and beds); updates and repairs hospital plumbing systems, electrical repairs, light carpentry and other trades. (65%)
• Responds to service and emergency calls regarding any maintenance repair, electrical or plumbing problem. (25%)
• Maintains locks and keys and door related apparatus. (5%)
• Must demonstrate personal accountability for knowledge and application of DOH, Joint Commission and ICRA requirements. (5%)

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a basic working knowledge of a wide range of mechanical equipment.

Preferred:

• Stationary Engineering training as well as training in plumbing, HVAC, and/or electrical.
• Certification in Proper Refrigeration Practices Type I and Type II.
• Prior mechanical experience including burning and welding.
• Prior Healthcare Experience.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York