General Mechanic

Job Summary

• Under the direction of Plant Operations Supervisor, performs a wide variety of general maintenance repair and construction duties

Essential Functions

• Assembles furniture
• Moves furniture
• Assist Electrician
• Assist Plumber
• Assist all others as needed

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and repairs heating and air conditioning units
• Performs a variety of routine preventive maintenance items, replacing filters, belts, light bulbs and oiling motors, etc., as required
• Repairs pumps, air compressors, exhaust fans, water softeners, etc.
• Assists in the repair of boilers under direct supervision
• Assists in the repair of electrical controls under direct supervision
• Assembles, moves and installs furniture, fixtures and equipment
• Assists in maintenance of hospital grounds; painting curbs, snow removal, lawns, etc.
• Repairs thermostats and air operated controls
• Performs a variety of minor repairs to miscellaneous hospital equipment such as beds, carts, kitchen equipment, toilet fixtures, etc.
• Performs a variety of basic carpentry duties, building walls, hanging doors, installing locksets, etc.
• Performs all other related duties as requested or required by the Plant Operations Supervisor

Education

• Equivalent to four (4) years of high school or vocational trades training
• Must have knowledge of basic electricity and plumbing. Ability to read blueprints is desirable

Experience

• Requires a minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in general mechanical or construction position
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license

Physical Demands

• Work involves application of manual skills in the use of hand and/or power tools
• Duties may involve intermittent exertion of moderate to heavy manual effort in moving bulking equipment
• Visual acuity is required to read test instruments and gauges
• Duties may involve working in cramped quarters with exposure to dust, odors and chemical fumes. Some work may be performed out of doors with exposure to weather extremes