What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic - Facilities Maintenance position at Penn State Health?
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Evening
Evening Shift Differential:$2.00/hour
Hours: 4:00p - 12:30a
Recruiter Contact: Nicholas Wine at nwine1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Summary Of Position
Responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations throughout the healthcare environment. Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains equipment including pumps, motors, compressors, conveyor systems, automated doors, natural gas engines, and other stationary mechanical equipment. Responds to routine service requests, facility emergencies, and critical operational issues while following established safety policies and procedures.
This role performs minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and welding-related repairs; utilizes diagnostic tools, meters, gauges, blueprints, and schematics to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions; supports specialized systems and equipment; collaborates with contractors and internal trades; and assists in maintaining uninterrupted facility operations in support of patient care and organizational objectives.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Teamsters Local 776
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Evening
Evening Shift Differential:$2.00/hour
Hours: 4:00p - 12:30a
Recruiter Contact: Nicholas Wine at nwine1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Summary Of Position
Responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations throughout the healthcare environment. Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains equipment including pumps, motors, compressors, conveyor systems, automated doors, natural gas engines, and other stationary mechanical equipment. Responds to routine service requests, facility emergencies, and critical operational issues while following established safety policies and procedures.
This role performs minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and welding-related repairs; utilizes diagnostic tools, meters, gauges, blueprints, and schematics to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions; supports specialized systems and equipment; collaborates with contractors and internal trades; and assists in maintaining uninterrupted facility operations in support of patient care and organizational objectives.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment and facility systems.
- Troubleshooting and repair of motors, pumps, compressors, conveyors, automated doors, and related equipment.
- Minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and welding repairs.
- Emergency response and support for facility operations and building systems.
- Use of diagnostic equipment, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Collaboration with contractors and internal departments on maintenance projects.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Mechanical training and 1 year hands on job related experience in repair of stationary or mobile equipment required.
- Must have customer service skills and strong communication skills; and have initiative, ingenuity and drive to keep abreast of constantly changing technology.
- Must have a mechanical aptitude and computer knowledge.
- Must be able to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions; Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments; and use basic mathematics equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Must pass a written test and hands on skills demonstration with a minimum passing score of 75%.
- Five (5) years experience in mechanical repairs, including electrical and plumbing trades is preferred.
- Operation of tractors, forklifts, bucket trucks, high lifts and other types of equipment preferred
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Teamsters Local 776
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