MH General Maintenance Mechanic

SUMMARY: Performs a variety of duties in and around the buildings of the hospital complex to assist the tradesmen and other workmen in completing their tasks; repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the electrician with trouble-shooting and necessary repairs as well as installation of new service or projects as needed. Assists plumber with drains, fixtures, rodding, cleaning, etc. as assigned. Assists the carpenter with the installation and repair of such items as doors, windows, screens, locks, etc. as needed. May assist with any plastering, bricklaying or concrete work as needed. Assists in other areas of the department such as boiler room. Picks up various supplies, parts, and building materials and delivers to appropriate location as required. Checks all lighting in and around the hospital buildings on a regular basis. Replaces bulbs as needed and/or makes necessary repairs to fixtures; repairs various types of electrical cords as needed; cleans fixtures on a regular basis. Maintains snow plow and blower. Plasters walls and ceilings. Plunges toilets and drains when necessary. Repairs patient electrical and mechanical beds. Inspects and maintains preheat traps. Cleans and rebuilds traps and strainers. Services and repairs exhaust fans. Repairs steam leaks. Maintains floor machines. Greases fan motors. Replaces fan belts or adjusts as necessary. Solders, brazes and welds material. Repairs flushometers. Repairs gas and oxygen leaks. Cleans electronic filters. Inspects and safety checks dietary equipment. Checks pump and motor operation in various areas of hospital complex. Checks humidity on air handling systems. Turns off systems for energy conservation. Checks draft gauges on air handling systems. Performs maintenance on sterilizers. Repairs fire doors. Installs locks in doors. Re-keys doors. Replaces fuses. Resets circuit breakers. Performs filter changes in air handling equipment Installs sinks, toilets, etc. Measures and replaces broken window glass. Replaces floor tiles. Orders needed materials Picks up parts and supplies in emergencies. Inspects and repairs handrails. Replaces toilet seats. Cleans work area and shop area. Repairs patient call lights. Repairs intercom systems. Repairs parking lot gates and spitters. Assists in roof repairs. Management of Time and Resources: Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame. Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities. Develops and maintains efficient working relationships. Is reliable in respect to attendance. Is Reliable in respect to punctuality. Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes. Quality: Is part of a team effort to ensure quality services. Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns. Produces quality results. Continually strives to improve the quality of work. Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion. Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately. Responds to requests in a timely manner. Handles interruptions in a skillful way. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction.

Pay Range:

$32.19-$32.19

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

Area Trades Council