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With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a General Mechanic I who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Hours: 3pm-11:30 weekends as needed The General Mechanic I: Pay Grade: $20.03-32.05 Repairs, maintains and overhauls the following: assembled, various patient care devices, patient stretchers, exam tables, O.B. tables, operating room tables, laundry equipment Inspects and performs minor maintenance on various types of equipment. Inspects medical gas, laboratory gas and ethylene oxide gas systems and changes tanks when necessary. Makes minor electrical repairs including changing lamps. Makes minor plumbing repairs including unstopping drains, toilets and sinks and stopping leaks. Assists skilled plumbers and electrician when necessary. Makes recommendations on changes in preventative maintenance program and need for spare parts. Assists in special activities and weather- related events. Performs analysis on renal dialysis hardness and quality. Reads and records renal dialysis water system pressures. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive. Qualified candidates will possess: High School Diploma or GED Three (3) years of related experience. Health care experience preferred. At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan) COVID-19 Vaccination Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.