Mechanic I

Department/Unit:

Facilities Mgmt Adm

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$50,639.00 - $75,959.00

Salary Range: $19.79 - $33.10

Performs basic repairs to machines and equipment for building systems. This includes HVAC units, fan coils, pumps, motors, compressors, plumbing, electrical and other building mechanical equipment and systems. Performs repairs utilizing plumbing, electrical and mechanical skills. Assists with snow removal activities by driving AMC vehicles to snowplow, distribute road salt, and shovel sidewalks.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs periodic preventative maintenance repairs and inspections on machinery and systems. 
• Maintains and various machines and equipment such as compressors, pumps, motors and fan coils.
• Conducts facility rounds and documents hot water temperatures and equipment data.
• Follows AMC policies and procedures and adheres to all AMC safety policies and regulations.
• Operates equipment and makes adjustments using Building Management System (Metasys).
• Troubleshoots HVAC systems and pneumatic tube system.
• Responds to facility maintenance work requests and makes repairs as needed.
• Logs all activities in facility maintenance logbook.
• Maintains records of tests, calibrations and inspections performed.
• Assists and cooperates with supervisor to schedule and complete preventive maintenance, repair work and call center work requests.
• Performs basic electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Responsible for conducting good housekeeping measures to promote Facility Safety Measures.
• Responsible for attending asbestos training annually and to be part of the asbestos team.
• When needed, management reserves the right to assign, reassign, direct or redirect all employees.
• Has a working knowledge of the safe use of all tools related to mechanical trade.
• Must be able to perform repairs from ladders and must be able to bend over and squat to perform some of the minor mechanical and plumbing repair work that is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to the waist. Anything that weighs more or requires lifting higher the two-man rule must be exercised.
• Performs all assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Performs mandatory overtime and other duties as required (on-call coverage, call back and snow removal duties) and works with and assists other trades, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school or trade school graduate with one year of experience in a multi-trade maintenance shop or with mechanical contractor.

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Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.