Construction Mechanic Job Listing at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC (Job ID 1268495400)

Description

Construction Services
Full Time
AM Shift
6:30 am - 4:00 PM 
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care is the largest extended care facility in North and South Carolina. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals care for residents in a facility fully equipped to meet their physical needs, including a state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot rehabilitation center to provide physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy for a variety of conditions, illnesses and injuries. At Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, we provide our residents with the utmost care and concern for their comfort, safety and well-being. Also, in 2019, Lexington Medical Center Extended Care was the recipient of the South Carolina Spirit of Caring Award for improvement in quality of life for the residents in our facility. We invite you to be a part of our ongoing success and join our Lexington Medical Center Extended Care family!

Performs a variety of skilled, construction and renovation tasks which includes but is not limited to selective demolition, measurement and layout of work, carpentry, framing, drywall installation and finishing, installing acoustical ceiling systems, installing doors, door frames and door hardware, painting, wallcovering, concrete placement and finishing.

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years of experience in a construction related field
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): 3 years of experience can be substituted for completion of a LMC construction apprentice program
Required Certifications/Licensure: SC Driver's License and an acceptable driving history
Required Training: Must be able to read technical cut sheets, submittals and construction plans with a basic level of comprehension

• Operates a variety of tools and equipment common to the construction industry including but not limited to hammer, skill saw, screw gun, drill, powder actuated tools, lasers, levels, tape measure, etc.
• Navigates basic computerized applications for time keeping, training and email.
• Reads technical cut sheets, submittals and construction plans with a basic level of comprehension.
• Assist as assigned with construction projects where his/her expertise is needed.
• Works as a team member to ensure healthcare facility and work area safety at all times.
• Works as team member to implement and maintain infection control on construction projects in compliance with organizational infection control requirements.

• Trains, instructs and directs helpers and coworkers and as assigned, assists other trades on construction projects.
• Maintains skills and stays current with construction industry trends.
• Executes project requirements and coordinates with appropriate personnel to complete daily tasks.
• Knowledgeable about basic hospital life safety codes and requirements including shut down requirements and interim life safety measures.
• Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, coworkers and clinical staff. Shows courtesy, compassion and respect. Conforms to Service Expectation Policy and "House Rules". 
• Performs other such duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, fire or disaster.
• Orders construction materials and follows basic policy regarding purchases and documentation of purchases for cost accounting purposes.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.