General Mechanic at Lehigh Valley Health Network

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, Concrete, Plumbing, Welding, Drywall Installing, Repairs, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Safety Procedures, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Technical Data Evaluation, Supply Estimation, Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Plans and coordinates control within the facility maintenance operations and provides for an uninterrupted flow of utilities based upon existing design criteria. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshoots the electro/mechanical systems utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools. Job Duties Completes various general and specialized trade skills such as electrical, carpentry, painting, concrete, plumbing, welding, drywall installing, or repairs of various ceiling systems. Performs improvements to equipment, walls, doors, ceilings, hardware, and other services essential for the medical center. Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions, and other parts of the hospital buildings using hand and power tools. Performs repairs and adds lubrication and adjustments on all hospital equipment to ensure a comfortable and safe environment. Assumes responsibility for any maintenance on laundry equipment, portable phones, pagers, beds, wheelchairs, and surgical equipment. Develops supply estimates for various projects, gathers technical data, evaluates/formulates safety procedures, and creates material and fiscal requirements for assigned projects. Documents repairs and reports all faulty operating equipment and systems. Answers monitor alarms under emergency conditions and takes appropriate steps to vent boilers or activates secondary systems. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 2 years Progressive experience in commercial, industrial or hospital maintenance and 1 year Experience with all hand and power tools and 1 year Experience working in healthcare or hospital setting Ability to work in tight space environments. Ability to use standard hand tools. Ability to adhere to safety procedures and protocols. Ability to secure top secret clearance. Knowledge of universal waste accidental release procedures. Knowledge of used oil/used hydraulic fluid accidental release procedures and collection/clean up. DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Physical Demands Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 420 S Jackson St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill S. Jackson Street Position Type: Onsite Union: LVH-S SEIU Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7Am to 3PM, Holiday and weekend rotation as well as on-call. Department: 1024-00117 Plant Engineering Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Submit your Resume to join our Talent Network and stay informed about future opportunities! LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Responsibilities

The General Mechanic plans and coordinates maintenance operations to ensure an uninterrupted flow of utilities. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of electro/mechanical systems.