Associate Maintenance Mechanic - Full Time Days

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring an Associate Maintenance Mechanic to perform light maintenance repairs and cleaning tasks under supervision, safely and professionally. The role includes a variety of work orders across trades, such as preventative maintenance, bed repair, replacing lights, and unclogging drains. Depending on facility size, duties may also include installing and maintaining mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations; maintaining campus grounds and performing outdoor maintenance; and general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance. The position may require on-call duties as needed or directed by the department. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical knowledge and competence 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 federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in all types of building maintenance.
• Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record may be required depending on location.
• CPR/BLS certification may be required upon hire depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Complete light maintenance repairs and cleaning tasks safely and professionally under supervision.
• Perform a variety of work orders, including preventative maintenance, bed repair, changing lights, and unclogging drains.
• Take extra precautions in patient and resident care areas and keep tools out of children's reach.
• Troubleshoot and accurately explain conditions and situations.
• Perform installation and maintenance of 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, depending on facility size.
• Perform on-call duties as needed or as directed by the department.
• Follow corporate and facility policies and dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED