Healthcare Maintenance Mechanic

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Harvard, IL

5d•$21 - $30

About The Position

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure proper operation of building facilities and plant equipment. The role requires the ability to read and comprehend blueprints and proficiency using a computer. Other assigned duties 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 mechanic applies knowledge of general maintenance and plant operations to support the healthcare facility. The position responds to unanticipated facility needs; completes preventive maintenance and on-demand work orders; monitors building and grounds conditions; 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 assigned hospital systems. The role documents completed work and time spent, communicates with customers, peers, and leadership, installs televisions, and maintains motors, fans, and other hospital equipment. It also requires understanding cooling tower and chiller functions, air filter properties, and water treatment system operations, along with intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and HVAC-related skills. This is a full-time position. Pay range: $21.00–$30.45. Mercyhealth describes its benefits package as including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; FSA/HSA options; paid time off; paid parental and caregiver leave; career advancement and educational opportunities; tuition and certification reimbursement; well-being programs; employee discounts; and other listed programs and events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following experience and qualification pathways: six years of documented commercial/industrial maintenance experience; two years of equivalent healthcare experience plus an active M.E.C.H. Certification; two years of equivalent healthcare experience or approved equivalent certifications; or two years of equivalent healthcare experience plus at least four listed certifications, with manager approval.
For the certification pathway requiring at least four certifications, eligible certifications include water treatment certification for boilers, chillers, and cooling towers; UST Class A/B Operator; Universal EPA refrigeration certification; ASSE 6040 certification; ASHE Healthcare Physical Environment Worker; Fire Door Maintenance Inspection; Fire Barrier Maintenance and Inspection; pre-approved NFPA; or ASHE credits approved by the FMES Director based on department need.
Maintain a valid driver's license.
Maintain a driving record consistent with Mercy’s HR-01 Fleet Safety policy.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
Proficiency using a computer; knowledge of CMMS and BAS is required.
Knowledge of general maintenance and plant operations.
Understanding of cooling tower and chiller functions, air filter properties, and water treatment system operations.
Intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and HVAC-related skills.
Availability for alternating shifts, flexible hours, weekends, holidays, on-call work, and working alone.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and effectively to unanticipated facility needs to reduce risks to patients and team members, maintain safety, and avoid service interruptions.
Perform preventive maintenance and complete on-demand work orders for equipment and buildings within established time frames and quality expectations.
Monitor building areas for maintenance issues, including exterior siding, windows, and doors, and report grounds-related concerns such as sidewalk or asphalt problems to appropriate facilities staff.
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot building utility systems, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and energy management systems.
Maintain and operate assigned systems such as boiler and chiller plants, ventilation systems, fire protection systems, refrigeration equipment, and other hospital systems.
Document work performed, including the time spent on tasks.
Communicate effectively with customers, peers, and leadership.
Use computers and related organizational programs, including CMMS and BAS.
Install televisions as required and maintain motors, fans, and other hospital equipment.
Perform duties that may include snow removal and special-event support.
Perform intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and HVAC-related tasks.
Apply knowledge of cooling tower and chiller functions, air filter properties, and water treatment operations to optimize system operation.