GENERAL MECHANIC
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: October 18, 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, Haverhill , GENERAL MECHANIC, Professions , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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