GENERAL MECHANIC
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryUnder the supervision of the Physical
Plant Supervisor; assists in the performance of duties necessary to
keep the Physical and Mechanical Plants of SSH in reliable
operation and in good repair. Has primary responsibility for
accomplishing planned maintenance on typical mechanical plant
systems and equipment. Carries a pager and provides direct response
to hospital - clinical staff for general maintenance and facilities
service requests. During weekend, holiday and evening hours
provides primary responsibility for monitoring and service of all
physical and mechanical plant equipment/systems and is often the
Hospital's first response to critical equipment failures and
internal disasters.Job DescriptionEssential Functions1. Performs
Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and assignments.a. Completes
all assigned - General Mechanic - PM tasks in a proper and timely
manner.b. Completes proper and timely documenting of all associated
tasks, within the Maintenance Management database.
2. Performs and logs daily - established rounds, accomplishing
minor mechanical plant corrective maintenance, based on
deficiencies noted during rounds and/or per Work Order
assignments.a. Begins each work day promptly at shift start times.
Regularly reports to the Supervisor to receive any special
assignments and work request prioritization.b. Completes daily
assigned inspection rounds promptly. Rounds responsibility includes
making all log entries, generating appropriate work order requests,
and performing appropriate corrective actions as needed.c. Utilizes
proper tools and communications equipment to include two-way Radio
with phone patch and "Pager". Is responsible for having this
equipment on their person, for its proper operation and settings
and for its protection against loss or damage.d. Reviews log book
and communicates with coworkers to understand and acknowledge any
and all changes to normal work schedule or operations.
3. Has primary responsibility for accomplishing and recording work
order requests as assigned by the Supervisor. Corrective type
repairs to restore buildings and mechanical plant equipment to its
original or normal condition, includes but is not limited to,
repairs of minor office equipment such as addressographs, repairs
to housekeeping and nursing support equipment, minor plumbing and
carpentry, HVAC adjustments, minor electrical work such as
replacement of patient area light bulbs, etc a. Completes all daily
Work Order assignments. Documents same in automated Engineering
Services Work Request Database.b. Exercises good judgment in
keeping the Supervisor and Manager, Engineering Services informed
of deviations from proper operating conditions or schedules.c. From
own knowledge of field methods, uses proper techniques and
materials as required to accomplish work, complies with codes and
standards applicable to the work.d. All Work Order requests are
promptly filled out to include all over-time and call-in activity,
all proper Cost Centers/Department and Project Numbers, Action
Taken and processed in a timely manner.
4. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit.a.
Keeps a clean and orderly condition in the mechanical space.
Ensures that supplies or waste from patient floors such as spent
filters, pipe insulation and piping are properly disposed of and
not stored in area mechanical rooms. Contains and cleans up spills
to include proper disposal of waste.b. Makes repairs to Mechanical
Plant buildings and grounds. Working from Work Order Requests,
completes all daily corrective maintenance assignments, documents
all work in automated Engineering Services Work Request
Database.and, as applicable, on time cards as it relates to cost
centers and updates supplies/material requests forms.
5. Must be eligible for overtime status. Is able to work reasonable
extended hours to accomplish priority repairs and to fill-in for
disaster, vacation or illness coverage.a. Is usually available for
O.T. support during normal extended work situations, project
deadline needs and emergency conditions such as weather
emergencies. Provides on-call response to emergency problems.6.
Provides for the safety of department employees.a. Accepts
responsibility for ensuring a safe work site as it relates to
his/her work and its impact to surrounding areas. This includes
working overhead, use of proper safety equipment, securing of tools
in patient areas, etc.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.a. May be needed to assist in
maintain the safety and security of SSH facilities during: "CODE
RED", "CODE BROWN", "CODE GREEN", "CODE BLUE" and other
emergencies. Response to codes is prompt and appropriate.b. Is the
first response to and performs general and corrective maintenance
as assigned generally consisting of: Light plumbing and snaking of
drains, minor electrical work such as bulb replacement, minor
safety checks, limited painting, carpentry.c. Has the ability to
maintain the above equipment and to accept the maintenance
responsibilities of the assigned work requests.d. Performs duties
of the department within his/her capabilities as assigned by the
Plant Supervisor and the Manager, Engineering Services. Does NOT
inter-relate directly with patients. All requests from and to
patients for assistance are directed through area nurse
staff.Remains clear of other department's areas except in the
performance of specified dutiese. Demonstrates the ability to work
within set standards when assembling carts and office furniture and
installing wall hardware or similar items.f. Displays the ability
to follow written and verbal instructions and is productively
engaged throughout the work day.Develops material lists for job
orders and purchase requisitions and processes them through proper
department procedures.g. Assists with loading, unloading and proper
storage of supplies. May guide contractors and insurance inspection
agents, changes and logs medical gas cylinders for Nitrogen,
Nitrous Oxide, and ETO tank rooms. This action is nonessential as
long as three or more mechanical plant staff are available to
perform this function.h. Uses and properly maintains plant tools
and equipment. Operational duties are performed using proper tools
and equipment, and records of the necessary data are made on proper
forms and in log books. Uses and properly maintains plant tools and
equipment.i. Maintains his/her self current with and able to
perform the duties of other General Mechanic positions.Readily
accepts changes in assignment and completes by deadline.j. Assists
in limited snow removal and sanding operations. Typically when
performing "shift coverage", is expected to assist in limited snow
removal and sanding/salting of hospital grounds to maintain a safe
environment and assist outside contracted services in removal of
snow.8. (other non-essential duties) Performs all
responsibilities/duties required by the unit.a. Working as a
Mechanical Plant "Team", completes assigned "building of the month"
work orders requests.b. As a member of the Mechanical Plant "Team",
ensures that assigned monthly work orders for the Mechanical Plant
are completed each month.c. Calculates material needed and develops
material lists. Orders appropriately and in a timely manner,
calculates quantity of material needed and develops material lists
for wall hardware and other similar supplies. Selects stock, tools
and supplies.d. Determines methods and procedures on new
assignments and may provide guidance and leadership to "helper"
nonexempt personnel, co-workers and other department personnel as
well as contractors and suppliers.e. Exercises judgment with
generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and
techniques to obtain solutions.f. Must be able to comprehend a
mid-range of technical subjects and have the facility to
communicate with co-workers and other department personnel as well
as contractors and suppliers.g. Exercises good judgment in keeping
the Mechanical Plant Supervisor informed of any deviations from
proper operating conditions. Provides guidance to other nonexempt
positions.Essential Functions (Cont.)I. Technology and Learninga.
Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and
ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that
continue to develop in their role and throughout the
organization.b. Embraces technological advances that allow us to
communicate information effectively and efficiently based on
role.Knowledge of proper and safe use of hand and power tools.
Basic understanding of building and utility systems such as
electrical, plumbing, HVAC and light carpentry.
Keywords: South Shore Health, Lynn , GENERAL MECHANIC, Engineering , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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