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Construction Mechanic

Lexington Medical Center
Columbia, SC Intern
POSTED ON 1/12/2026 CLOSED ON 2/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Mechanic position at Lexington Medical Center?

Construction Services

Full Time

AM Shift

0630am - 4:00pm

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of skilled, construction and renovation tasks which includes but is not limited to selective demolition, measurement and layout of work, carpentry, framing, drywall installation and finishing, installing acoustical ceiling systems, installing doors, door frames and door hardware, painting, wallcovering, concrete placement and finishing.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years of experience in a construction related field

Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): 3 years of experience can be substituted for completion of a LMC construction apprentice program

Required Certifications/Licensure: SC Driver’s License and an acceptable driving history

Required Training: Must be able to read technical cut sheets, submittals and construction plans with a basic level of comprehension

Essential Functions

  • Operates a variety of tools and equipment common to the construction industry including but not limited to hammer, skill saw, screw gun, drill, powder actuated tools, lasers, levels, tape measure, etc.
  • Navigates basic computerized applications for time keeping, training and email.
  • Reads technical cut sheets, submittals and construction plans with a basic level of comprehension.
  • Assist as assigned with construction projects where his/her expertise is needed.
  • Works as a team member to ensure healthcare facility and work area safety at all times.
  • Works as team member to implement and maintain infection control on construction projects in compliance with organizational infection control requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Trains, instructs and directs helpers and coworkers and as assigned, assists other trades on construction projects.
  • Maintains skills and stays current with construction industry trends.
  • Executes project requirements and coordinates with appropriate personnel to complete daily tasks.
  • Knowledgeable about basic hospital life safety codes and requirements including shut down requirements and interim life safety measures.
  • Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, coworkers and clinical staff. Shows courtesy, compassion and respect. Conforms to Service Expectation Policy and "House Rules".
  • Performs other such duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, fire or disaster.
  • Orders construction materials and follows basic policy regarding purchases and documentation of purchases for cost accounting purposes.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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