Lexington Health · 2 weeks ago
Engineering Mechanic
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLexington Medical Center is a comprehensive network of care that includes a teaching hospital and numerous healthcare facilities. The Engineering Mechanic role involves performing skilled tasks related to the maintenance and construction of hospital facilities and equipment, with a focus on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Makes routine and emergency repairs on a variety of mechanical/electrical equipment
Makes general installation and repairs of water, steam, vacuum, compressed gases, sewerage, drainage, and automatic sprinkler lines and systems
Respond to alarms from building automation system for issues with all LMC systems (HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Medical Gas, Pneumatic Tube, Conveying Equipment, Refrigeration, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler etc) and troubleshoot as skill level and training allows. Contact appropriate personnel or vendor to complete repair. Receive in house training for monitoring these systems
Work rotating “on-call” shift per Engineering “On-Call” policy
Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems, plumbing fixtures, and such apparatus as pumps and gauges
Inspects connections and other parts of systems for leaks, repairs, damage and replaces as needed
Works on both low and high temperature and pressure piping and equipment
Works on 120/208 and 277VAC equipment and circuits
Constructs and repairs building parts and fixtures, furniture and special equipment; inspects worksite to determine work to be done, calculates quantities of materials needed and requisitions hardware and supplies; performs such other tasks as necessary to complete the work, using hand and power tools
Evaluate work orders and project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan/execute completion of the task
Works with minimal supervision with projects such as; erecting walls/ infection control barriers, applying plasterboards, repairing or installing building fixtures such as; doors, locks, windows, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment. Must be able to produce a finished product. (Replace light ballasts, outlets, switches, door hardware, etc.)
Operates a variety of tools and equipment indigenous to facilities construction and maintenance (such as pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sawzall, phase rotation meter, voltmeter, etc.)
Navigate computerizes work order software to retrieve, comment, document time, and close out work orders appropriately
Assists as assigned with construction projects where his/her expertise is needed
Works as a team member to ensure both hospital and work area safety at all times and in accordance with infection control requirements
Trains, instructs, and directs helpers and coworkers and as assigned, assists other trades in building maintenance operations
Head work teams on projects as assigned by manager
Maintains skills current industry trends. Execute project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan/execute completion of the task
Knowledgable of hospital specific life safety codes and requiements for building components. Including but not limited to fire doors, fire caulking, exit lights, etc
Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers. Shows courtesy, compassion and respect. Conforms to Service Excellence Policy and "House Rules"
Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training
Performs such other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
3 Years of Experience in Maintenance
SC driver's license and acceptable driving history
Must be able to read technical service manuals and blue prints with at least a basic comprehension
Preferred
3 Years of Experience can be Substituted for completion of LMC Engineering Mechanic Apprenticeship program
Benefits
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
Company
Lexington Health
Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tod Augsburger
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-04
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