We're looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This role will be primarily working out of the Target House. The shift is Tuesday through Saturday, from 7am to 3:30 pm.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a FOM Maintenance Supervisor, maintains, inspects, and repairs domestic and heating hot water, dishwashers, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, and other mechanical equipment/systems such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, variable frequency drives, fans, air handling units, air compressors, etc. May lead, train and assist Maintenance Helpers. Duties may include minor electrical connections, minor locksmithing, minor carpentry and fabrication of metal components, changing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, caulking, painting and wall repair, grounds maintenance, and other duties required to achieve the department's mission.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Responds to unscheduled equipment failures and performs emergency shutdown and start-up procedures to ensure continuity of operation.
• Works independently, with other mechanics, with other crafts, or with contractor personnel to quickly and efficiently perform routine and emergency maintenance procedures in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Uses hand and power tools to fabricate, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical systems. Accurately uses job-related tools and equipment to perform quality work, accurately measures parts and equipment for duplication or fabrication, and troubleshoots mechanical equipment using appropriate analysis methods.
• Reads and interprets job-related schematics and drawings and manufacturer's operations and maintenance manuals.
• Adheres to institutional and departmental administrative and safety policies and procedures
• May be called upon to perform minor locksmithing duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent education/training desired

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and residential appliances in an apartment building, board, care, or similar facility is required.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY SJCRH ONLY:

• Valid Driver's License

MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND AIDS USED IN THE JOB:

Multimeter, acetylene torch set, pipe cutter, flaring tools, and other diagnostic equipment

INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING REQUIRED:

Please indicate yes or no for each item. Please do not leave any items blank.

Bloodborne Pathogens & Infectious Agents

Yes

Chemical Hazards-Your Right to Know

Yes

Radiation Safety

No

Essential Life Support (BLS)

No

Leading the St. Jude Way

No

Age-Specific Competencies

No

Customer Satisfaction

Yes

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation

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