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Position Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic III performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical systems and equipment for the facilities. The Maintenance Mechanic III may be assigned more complex assignments that include multiple systems or cross-departmental interaction to complete the maintenance, repair or ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Specialized knowledge and expertise in HVAC, motors, plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical systems are required to perform a variety of duties including: repairing heating, lighting, cooling, plumbing, ventilation systems and equipment; installation and maintenance of motors; or the installation and maintenance of specialized equipment. This role also may also inspect the quality of work of team members, assist with project productivity and material costs management, or ensure that life safety activities such as drills, tests and trainings are completed and documented in compliance with regulatory requirements. The Maintenance Mechanic III leads training for new associates and serves as a Subject Matter Expert to facilities stakeholders. The Maintenance Mechanic III also leads larger scale projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must have one or more of the following:

• Graduate of trade school and 3 years’ experience

• 5 years’ relevant experience

• Other equivalent combination of relevant education or experience

Competencies:

• Ability to understand and interpret building system documents, prints, and layouts

• Ability to manage projects and lead teams to achieve results within time, budget and scope

• In-depth knowledge of electronic, electrical and mechanical systems and digital and pneumatic controls

• The ability to operate tools and equipment with a skill level that is typically acquired through trade and/or vocational schools

• Ability to calibrate systems

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment

• Operates specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems

• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

• Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the maintenance trades

• Knowledge of electric motors, generators, pumps, pressure systems, water systems and other equipment and systems found in state buildings and facilities

• Knowledge of the servicing and maintenance of simple power, heating, and cooling units

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building maintenance trades

• Ability to perform routine mechanical or electrical maintenance

• Ability to maintain proper care of tools and equipment used in general maintenance activities

Responsibilities:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment such as steam valves, steam traps, steamer water coils, radiators, water softeners, unit heaters, water heaters, condensate and circulating pumps

• Installs, services, and repairs electric motors, heaters, coolers, refrigerators, and other related equipment using various hand and power tools of the maintenance trades

• Installs, maintains, and repairs air compressors and other air conditioning equipment using various machine tools

• Services and repairs appliances such as fans, toasters, washing machines, and gasoline pumps using machine and hand tools; may also maintain, operate, and repair motor vehicles (tune-ups, brakes, hydraulics)

• Maintains central steam and chemical water treatment systems, as well as other systems, using gauges and other test instruments to diagnose malfunctions and mechanic hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble system components

• Fabricates, assembles, and tests parts as needed, such as various pumps, valves, laboratory equipment, heaters, compressors, experimental fire equipment, and other mechanical system parts using metal fabricating tools, common hand tools, power tools, and welding torches

• Safely operates electrical and air powered tools, pipe fitting, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic and other mechanical tools, snow removal and salt spreader equipment and/or other heavy equipment assigned to the department

• Installs new/replacement equipment and materials in facilities by performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, masonry, glazing, boiler, hydraulic, pneumatic, irrigation, heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning and other maintenance work

• Trouble shoots, diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in boilers, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air conditioning, irrigation and other RTD systems, structures and equipment

• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions

• May assist in establishing a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits, tests, and inspections; conducting safety-related training; and maintaining on-going communications with employees and customers regarding drills, tests, and training focused on life safety regulations

• Maintains external relations related to Facilities Management including government relations, local, State and Federal regulatory agencies, The Joint Commission (TJC), insurance carriers, and others as needed

• Assists with maintaining compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations and TJC standards by collecting, compiling and auditing regulatory compliance documentation as assigned

• Leads training and department orientation for new and existing associates

• Leads special projects as assigned

• Serves as Subject Matter Expert for facilities stakeholders in one or more of the following areas related to facilities maintenance and regulatory compliance: general mechanical maintenance and repair of healthcare facilities, life safety compliance, healthcare facility regulatory compliance, facilities preventative maintenance programs, locksmith master, work order systems, or related facilities maintenance

• May direct daily work assignments for team members and inspect work to ensure compliance with customer service, quality or compliance standards

• Other duties as assigned

Pay Ranges from $24.28 - $37.90 per hour.

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.