Systems Mechanic I at Long Beach Memorial Medical Group in LONG BEACH, California

Job Description:

Title: Systems Mechanic I

Location: Long Beach

Department: Plant Operation

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Pay Range*: $29.60/hr - $33.25/hr



At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Facilities Manager, this position is responsible to perform repairs and maintenance functions on building equipment and systems. The individual is required to have knowledge in one or more of the following fields; HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical and/or Plumbing. The position requires the individual to perform these repair and maintenance functions in patient rooms, offices, and other assigned areas of the hospital as well as float to support off site Hospital owned properties.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Refrigeration/HVAC:

• Properly install, maintain and repair the HVAC and related systems by following all applicable codes.

• Perform assigned preventative and technical corrective maintenance on air handlers, package heat/cool units, heat pumps, refrigerators and ice machines.

• Perform in depth refrigeration/air conditioning repairs including replacement of refrigeration/air conditioning compressors and associated equipment. Properly handle refrigerant.

• Maintain and replace air filters where and when required.

Plumbing:

• Install and maintain all plumbing fixtures, pressurized and non-pressurized piping, waste lines, and fire suppression systems.

• Install and maintain all waste, vent and sewer piping.

• Unclog drains and toilets throughout the facility.

• Perform and document all assigned Corrective Work Orders and Preventive Maintenance actions on plumbing fixtures, fire suppression systems, pumps and piping.

Electrical:

• Install various electrical devices and equipment.

• Diagnose and correct electrical problems on various devices and equipment.

• Ensure all facility non-clinical equipment is maintained and certified per policy.

All:

• Use various drills, saws and other hand and power tools using approved safety measures.

• Respond promptly to Code Reds, Code 99's and Disaster Codes.

• Perform and document all assigned Corrective Work Orders and Preventive Maintenance actions.

• Maintain parts and material inventories. Complete and submit to immediate supervisor requisitions for replacement and/or repair parts.

• Perform and document routine rounds and readings.

• Maintain a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, visitors and co-workers following established procedures and safety regulations. Report all violations, if not immediately correctable, to immediate supervisor.

• Comply with organizational wide and department specific policies and procedures.

• Identify the locations of all main utility shut offs for building services inside/outside the Central plant.

• Attend monthly Department meetings, in-services/ training classes and facility meetings, as required.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards. Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Ability to read schematic blueprints and equipment specification, write routine reports and correspondence and read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• One to two years of HVAC and Refrigeration/ Air conditioning operations with associated systems and equipment in an industrial or institutional environment.

• And/or - One to two years as a journeyman level plumber in an industrial institutional environment, or equivalent experience.

• And/or - One to two years as a journeyman level electrician in an industrial institutional environment, or equivalent experience. Thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), Title 24 CAC and related regulatory codes.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Hospital experience preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

• Valid California driver's license and vehicle insurance (California minimum) preferred.