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About this Light Equipment Mechanic role at Riverside Health System

Riverside Health System · Onsite · Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg - Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, Virginia

Hiring Range

$18.20 - $23.68/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.


Overview
The Light Equipment Mechanic performs both preventive and corrective maintenance functions that includes, but is not limited to, the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC disciplines. This position is primary in plant and equipment preventive maintenance and assists the Director with building fire safety inspection. Performs corrective maintenance through work order system requests. Rotates on the after hours on- call schedule.

What you will do

  • Installs and repairs lighting systems and fixtures. Ceiling/floor tiles. Furniture, cabinets, desk, chairs, hallway bumpers, and wall end caps. White boards, pictures, signs, and other wall fastened items.
  • Performs/Assists co-workers outside of related skill when required during manning short falls or in an Emergency situation to include but not limited to: General Facility Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical, and/or Heating/Air Conditioning work. Coordinates and assists with outside 3rd party contractors and sub-contractors as required to accomplish maintenance oversees to ensure compliance, may be expected to procure parts and services. Snow Removal. Assist other departments/units in times of Disaster.
  • Inspect building facilities to identify building maintenance needs ensuring the beautification and upkeep of the Facility. Perform preventative maintenance inspections/tasks per defined interval/schedule in a timely manner and document maintenance concerns/resolutions; providing action plans and status reports as needed. Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates this to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Has a general knowledge of DNV, NFPA, AADMS, ADA, OSHA, local, state and federal codes, requirements or regulations and is in accordance with Riverside policies and procedures. Utilizes appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves as needed.
  • Operate and maintain a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, generators, and various hand tools required for carpentry, and plumbing tasks. Responsible for proper care/cleaning of tools, parts, materials, and work area.


Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED, High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  • Program Graduate, Trade (Preferred)


Experience

  • Recent relevant experience (Preferred)


Licenses and Certifications

  • Board for Contractor Tradesman - Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (Preferred)
  • Journeyman's license (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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How this Mechanic salary compares

This role pays $43,555/yr — below the typical range for Mechanic roles.

$49,920 median $68,661 $92,300

Typical range $57,200–$80,595/yr, from 3,701 comparable Mechanic listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanic salary insights →

About Riverside Health System

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.

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