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Summary
Installs, maintains, and repairs various types of direct and non-direct patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs and stretchers, sterilizers, patient lifts, medication carts, and other electro-mechanical equipment. Performs preventive maintenance. Performs minor maintenance of plumbing, electrical, mechanical equipment, systems, structures and other general maintenance.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoots and repairs various issues with beds, stretchers, patient lifts, blanket warmers, sterilizers, wheelchairs, and other rolling stock.
• Performs preventive maintenance as needed
• Performs minor maintenance of plumbing, electrical, mechanical equipment, systems structures and other general maintenance.
• Responds to trouble calls, work requests and emergency situations.
• Assists department colleagues of all trades as needed
• Utilizes the CMMS work order system and documents time and work completed, all in a timely manner
• Maintains buildings through the continuous repair of windows, doors, roofs, floors, stairways, and assists with the maintenance of grounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with required years of experience or
• Technical School Diploma in a specific trade such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC
• 3 years experience in electro/mechanical repairs or
• Less than 1 year with Technical School Diploma
• Ability to read mechanical /electronic schematic drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Must possess a high level of mechanical aptitude with electronics circuitry, wiring diagrams, and operations of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in electro/mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform other trade skills typically associated with plumbing, electrical and mechanical operations as well as carpentry and other general maintenance.
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Evening Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 3p-11:30p variable with rotating holidays

Department:

1004-09163 Facilities Management - CC