Maintenance Mechanic

                    

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Job Title

Maintenance Mechanic

                        

Location

Vero Beach

                    

Facility

Indian River Hospital

                     

Department

Facilities Engineering-Indian River Hospital

                      

Job Code

000601

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

10:00pm-8:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.       

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains operating condition of equipment and buildings and completes simple repairs. In this role, you will perform inspection, preventive maintenance, service and repair of equipment, building and central energy plant systems, utilizing your knowledge of fundamental mechanical, electrical, carpentry or plumbing. This opportunity will provide you with the ability to learn, enhance your skills and grow within Cleveland Clinic. We are dedicated to making a regional impact in the communities we serve by hiring local talent and educating the healthcare workforce of the future. 

A caregiver in this position works nights from 10:00PM – 8:00AM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Monitor and evaluate facility and central energy plant environment for deficiencies, safety hazards, broken equipment and aesthetic improvements. 

• Perform repairs, preventive maintenance and improvements according to Federal and State codes and standards, local and State building codes and manufacturer's specifications. 

• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area.  

• Use proper warning signs and safety equipment to ensure the safety of others. 

• Monitor and report abnormal operation of central energy plant equipment.  

• Use proper hand or power tools to complete tasks. 

• Use personal protective equipment when necessary.  

• Routinely pick up work orders in the Plant Operations department and complete them promptly. 

• Report to Supervisor or Director any problems or items requiring follow up or for notifying the following shift. 

• Respond to emergency situations promptly, taking appropriate action in them.  

• Notify the Supervisor or Director when emergencies, deficiencies and safety hazards are identified. 

• Assist customers in a professional and courteous manner, cooperates with others. 

• Assist outside contractors on site for equipment and building repairs.  

• Perform inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment, building and central energy plant systems. 

• Estimate time and materials required on work orders. 

• Maintain necessary parts and tools to complete tasks. 

• Coordinate shut down activities with Plant Operations Supervisor. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Degree or GED 

• Three to five years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 

• Fundamental mechanical ability 

• Experience in a healthcare setting 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Electrical, Plumbing or HVAC Mechanic Certification 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to inspect equipment
• Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures
• Ability to climb ladders.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.