Healthcare Maintenance Mechanic

Mercyhealth•Harvard, IL

About The Position

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure the proper operation of building facilities and plant equipment. The role requires the ability to read and comprehend blueprints and proficiency with computers, including organizational programs, CMMS, and BAS. The mechanic also performs other assigned duties, which may include snow removal and support for special events. Alternating shifts, flexible hours, weekends, holidays, on-call work, and working alone are essential requirements. The position requires knowledge of general maintenance and plant operations. The mechanic responds to facility needs, performs preventive maintenance and work orders, monitors buildings and grounds for issues, and maintains and troubleshoots building utility systems. Systems may include plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety, energy management, boiler and chiller plants, ventilation, fire protection, refrigeration, and other hospital equipment. The role also includes installing televisions, maintaining motors and fans, and performing intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and HVAC-related tasks. Detailed documentation and effective communication with customers, peers, and leadership are required. This is a full-time position. The stated pay range is $21.00–$30.45. Mercyhealth describes its benefits as including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, FSA/HSA options, paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave, career and educational opportunities, tuition and certification reimbursement, well-being programs, employee discounts, on-demand pay, financial education, recognition events, and community service opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six years of documented commercial or industrial maintenance experience; or two years of equivalent healthcare experience plus an active M.E.C.H. Certification; or two years of equivalent healthcare experience or approved equivalent certifications; or two years of equivalent healthcare experience and at least four listed certifications, with manager approval.
Maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Mercy's HR-01 Fleet Safety policy.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
Proficiency using a computer and related organizational programs, CMMS, and BAS.
Knowledge of general maintenance and plant operations.
Understanding of cooling tower and chiller functions, air filter properties, and water treatment system operations.
Availability for alternating shifts, flexible hours, weekends, holidays, on-call work, and working alone.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and effectively to unanticipated facility needs to help maintain safety and avoid interruptions to service.
Perform preventive maintenance and on-demand work orders on equipment and buildings within established time frames and quality expectations.
Monitor buildings for maintenance issues, including issues with exterior siding, windows, doors, sidewalks, and asphalt paving, and report concerns to appropriate facilities staff.
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot building utility systems, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and energy management systems.
Maintain and support systems such as boiler plants, chiller plants, ventilation systems, fire protection systems, refrigeration equipment, and other assigned hospital systems.
Complete detailed documentation of work performed, including time spent.
Communicate effectively with customers, peers, and leadership.
Install televisions as required and maintain motors, fans, and other hospital equipment.
Perform intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and HVAC-related tasks.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include snow removal and special events.