Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital's Trego County Lemke Memorial is looking for a full-time Plant Operations Mechanic.

Plant Operations Mechanic – Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW
Assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of the facility in good repair.  Minor maintenance, repairs and other duties are the primary duties. Assists the Engineering Department with plumbing, electrical and HVAC maintenance. Performs technician-level work in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and systems in the facility. Works according to diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, and the manufacturer's specifications. Uses hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments. May have minor responsibility for electrical equipment.

Essential Job Functions

·        Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Maintenance                                                                                                             Department.

·        Assists in maintaining HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all                                                                                                 environmentally controlled areas.

·        Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of minor problems with the electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required. 

• Performs maintenance duties to all physical structures of facility and complies with all building safety codes.  This is to include facility equipment and associated controls.
• Assists in replacing, repairing and testing electrical circuits, equipment, appliances and lighting systems as required.
• Maintains routine records of all inspections, maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, removing trash or scrap material).
• Ability to do work on his/her own with limited supervision.
• A working knowledge of fire alarm and signal systems.
• A thorough knowledge of how to use and maintain plant tools and equipment.
• Maintains outdoor grounds including mowing, trimming shrubbery and snow removal.  
• Knowledge and observance of safety precautions.

·        Repairs partitions, doors, windows and floors, furniture and building framework, using power tools such as planers, sanders, saws and drills or hand tools such as planes, chisels, rasps and saws.

·        Reads blueprints or specifications to determine procedure of constructing cabinets, furniture, partitions and other wooden articles.

·        Measures and marks in prescribed dimensions on wooden stock using rules, tape measures, calipers, compass and marking pencil to guide cutting operations.

·        Assembles wooden pieces using glue, nails and screws in building such items as shipping crates, stands, display racks and instruments and equipment cases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 
• Basic computer knowledge.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:

Our application must be completed to be considered for this position. Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable)to Human Resources, 320 N 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to hr@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call (785) 743-2182. Applications also available on our website: www.tclmh.org

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We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.

Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.

For hospital information: www.tclmh.org

For community information: www.tregocountyks.com

TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus.