Zone Mechanic, Apprentice
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Zone Mechanic, Apprentice
Job ID: REF41025J
Area of Interest: Service
Location: Towson,MD US
Hours of Work: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
I. General Summary
The Zone Mechanic Apprentice performs all corrective repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment such as patient rooms, patient beds, ice machines, induction units, and refrigerators.
II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Under the supervision of a Zone or Support Mechanic, assists with the PM’s every month on equipment such as patient rooms, patient beds, ice machines, induction units, and refrigerators
- Performs all corrective repairs in a timely manner and correctly the first time
- Performs frontline and routine maintenance in assigned areas.
- Focuses work towards customer satisfaction, taking the time to assess customer needs and making self-available for questions and advice
- Works independently on low level repairs and preventative maintenance, when help is needed, seeks a resource to provide necessary knowledge to complete low level repairs and preventive maintenance.
III. Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED, required. Vocational/Technical degree (preferred).
- 1 years’ experience with proven ability to correctly use hand tools (preferred).
- 1-2 years’ experience, with a specialized area of knowledge/trade (preferred).
IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must possess critical thinking and problem solving skills, and be able to function independently.
- Advanced knowledge in supply chain procurement and inventory management best practices
- Strong communicator both verbally and written
- Maintain a calm demeanor in a high stress environment
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $22.57 – $31.59
Other Compensation (if applicable):
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