About this role
Location:
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob Summary:
Provides general carpentry and painting to maintain, repair and renovate the physical structure. Provides basic HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services to efficiently operate facilities and equipment. Tests, monitors and operates equipment/chemicals for water supply. Removes snow using various types of equipment. Provides assistance to maintain grounds, as required.Job Duties:
- Performs general carpentry in support of alterations and renovations.
- Performs masonry tasks when necessary.
- Installs dry wall, floor and ceiling systems.
- Prepares all surfaces with joint compound, caulking and sanding.
- Removes hardware and other items.
- Places masking tape and drop cloths to protect surfaces.
- Sets up scaffold and ladders for safe usage.
- Applies paints, stains and varnishes to various surfaces using brushes, rollers and spray guns.
- Returns finished area to working order.
- Uses and maintains equipment for snow removal.
- Equipment may include truck-mounted snow plow, tractor-mounted snow plow, snow throwers, shovels, brooms, etc.
- Checks fluid levels.
- Performs minor equipment repairs when necessary.
- Performs preventive maintenance and equipment checks, including: fire extinguishers, air filter cleaning and changes, belt
- changes and lubrication of rotating equipment.
- Repairs a variety of mechanical, plumbing, electrical equipment and general building components.
- Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures, domestic water piping and equipment, and steam piping and distribution
- equipment including valves and radiators Installs, maintains and repairs sanitary drains, sewers, holding tanks and sewage
- pumps.
- Installs, maintains and repairs electrical conduits, raceways, wires and cables and circuit breakers for the supply of electrical
- power.
- Runs computer and other non-protected cables.
- Replaces light bulbs and lamps as required.
- Repairs a variety of mechanical, plumbing, electrical equipment and general building components.
Work is typically performed in a warehouse/maintenance or office environment; may require performance of work within clinical areas. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to reach above head, bend, push, pull, stoop and kneel. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details:
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience:
Minimum of 4 years-Skilled labor (Required)Certification(s) and License(s):
Skills:
Communication, Teamwork, Working IndependentlyOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Other facts
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies.
With 26,000 employees, including 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $15 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country.
For more information, visit geisinger.org/careers or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for general carpentry, painting, and basic HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. They also perform preventive maintenance and repairs on various equipment and building components.
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