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Maintenance Mechanic .8 Full Time

Ishpeming, Michigan

Req ID 7442-1861 Post Date Feb. 25, 2025 CategorySupport Services / Trades FacilityUP Health System - Bell
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Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, systems and structures throughout the facility.

Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.

Assists with maintenance superintendent with all required Life Safety code and Environment of care requirements.

Replaces light bulbs, florescent tubes, etc. as required.

Performs minor maintenance requirements on hospital beds, carts, and other hospital equipment.

Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition; maintains routine records and determines type and extent of malfunction of equipment and, as necessary, adjusts, disassembles, and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation. Reports more serious problems to the maintenance superintendent for instructions or maintenance scheduling.

Makes service calls on complaints, performs repairs when possible, and ensures all repairs are completed.

Attends to gas-fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters; reports discrepancies to them maintenance superintendent to ensure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level, and proper operations of safety devices and auxiliary equipment.

Services and makes repairs to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls; replace filters, and fluids as necessary; and maintain routine records of repairs, etc.

Performs a variety of general semi skilled-to-skilled maintenance, alteration and repairs to machinery, equipment, or facilities as assigned or in accordance to basic skills and abilities and standard procedures, diagrams, or manufacturers instructions, such as the following:

a. Routine electrical maintenance replacement or alteration of motors, appliances, and fixtures’. b. General mechanical maintenance of facility and clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines and equipment, etc.

c. General plumbing maintenance-maintain, repair and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures. Bend, cut, ream, and thread pipe, wipe joints, test joints, and pipe systems for leaks. Repair and replace values, repair leaks and clear drain stoppages.

d. General welding- welding, cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance of certification.

e. A variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair and assembling extension cords, replacing fuses, florescent ballasts and tubes, clean and lubricate motors, and other machinery. Clean sink and grease traps, replace and repack values, assemble equipment, repair drape pull mechanisms and related items.

Makes building repairs; replaces broken glass, repairs and patches drywall and paints as needed, patches concrete, welds, brazes or solders building components or equipment.

Uses various power tools, including circular saw, miter saw, table saw and other power tools needed to complete tasks.

Assists in all aspects of snow removal.

Services and maintains lawn and snow removal equipment.

Assists with orientation of new employees and staff development activities for the department.

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.

Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Completes annual educational requirements.

Understands and adheres to Bell's compliance standards as they appear in Bell's Corporate Compliance Policy, code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Other Skills: Computer and/or keyboarding skills required. Excellent human relations and oral/written communication. Excellent organizational abilities. Demonstrated teamwork skills. Ability to deal with change. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward initiating continuous improvement. Ability to respond appropriately even in challenging situations. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to read a tape measure. Ability to perform basic carpentry skills. General knowledge of plumbing and electrical equipment.

 


Minimum Education High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Minimum Work Experience 2 years of maintenance experience. Current Valid State of Michigan driver's license.


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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