Associate Maintenance Mechanic - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD
•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Associate Maintenance Mechanic performs light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks under supervision in a safe, professional manner. The role handles a variety of work orders across trades, which may include preventive maintenance, bed repair, replacing lights, and unclogging drains. The position may also involve installation and maintenance of mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations; campus grounds and outdoor maintenance; and general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance duties, depending on facility size. The role requires extra care in patient and resident areas, including keeping tools out of children's reach. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with possible on-call duties as needed or directed by the department.

Requirements

  • Basic mechanical knowledge.
  • Competence in using hand tools, meters, measuring devices, and gauges.
  • Ability to explain conditions and situations accurately while troubleshooting.
  • Ability to work all shifts and hours as scheduled.
  • Ability to understand written and verbal communications.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in all types of building maintenance preferred.
  • Depending on location, a valid driver's license and good driving record may be required.
  • Depending on location, may be required to complete CPR/BLS training upon hire.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in all types of building maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Complete light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks under supervision.
  • Handle a variety of work orders, including preventive maintenance, bed repair, changing lights, and unclogging drains.
  • Use extra precautions when working in patient or resident care areas and keep tools out of children's reach.
  • Troubleshoot maintenance issues and accurately explain conditions and situations.
  • Depending on facility size, install and maintain mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations.
  • Depending on facility size, maintain campus grounds and perform outdoor maintenance.
  • Depending on facility size, perform general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance duties.
  • Perform on-call duties as needed or as directed by the department.
  • Comply with corporate and facility policies and dress code.
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