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Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for keeping the hospital's physical structure and equipment in good repair, performing electrical work, mechanical repairs, woodwork, and painting, as well as preventative maintenance to ensure the upkeep of the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical and mechanical device malfunctions.
  • Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment according to specifications.
  • Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures using hand and power tools.
  • Applies paint, varnish, and other finishes to protect surfaces.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on equipment per facility schedule.
  • Fires boilers and controls steam generation for heating and machinery.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service and maintains confidentiality.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • One year previous experience as an engineer in plant operations.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues.
  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
  • Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Full-time position.
  • Night shifts.
  • Location: Van Nuys.
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How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 51% below the $43/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA, where the middle half runs $35–$63/hr across 60 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 3% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 82 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 54 different employers. 43 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 596 other active welding openings from 293 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $65/hr, Long Beach at $49/hr, and Santa Ana at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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