Maintenance Mechanic I - SRC

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Plant Operations, performs a variety of duties in and around the Hospital complex. Performs repairs to and maintains machinery, systems and mechanical equipment.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Performs hospital coverage duties by maintaining building equipment & systems.
• 1.1 Maintains building climate by adjusting thermostats, heat, ventilation or air conditioning systems for the comfort of patients, visitors and staff.
• 2. Completes and returns all work orders and equipment maintenance records according to departmental guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• 3. Assesses environment for safety hazards which could harm patients, visitors or hospital employees and reports them to appropriate supervisors.

EDUCATION

High school diploma, or preferably a graduate from a trade/vocational school or completion of other accredited mechanical electrical/electronics or plumbing instructional institution.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years serving an apprenticeship under a mechanical/electrical/plumbing or related trade or 5 to 10 years working in a similar institutional or manufacturing type facility/setting.

LICENSURE

Preferrably a P-2, S-2 or D-2 State of Ct license

SPECIAL SKILLS

A very strong working knowledge of HVAC or mechanical or electrical or plumbing or metalworking and/or welding experience.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Physical effort of lifting 50#'s, ladder work up to 20 feet, kneeing and exterior work is required. Minor stress due to job requirements, responsibilities and of job shift duties.