Healthcare Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Mercyhealth•Crystal Lake, IL

13h

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 duties may be assigned, including snow removal and support for special events. Alternating shifts, flexible hours, weekends, holidays, on-call availability, and working alone are essential requirements. The position requires knowledge of general maintenance and plant operations. The mechanic responds to facility needs and completes preventive maintenance and on-demand work orders on equipment and buildings. The role monitors building and grounds conditions, maintains and troubleshoots utility systems, and documents work performed. Systems and equipment may include plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety, energy management, boiler and chiller plants, ventilation, fire protection, refrigeration, motors, fans, and other hospital equipment. The position also installs televisions and performs intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and HVAC-related work. Understanding cooling tower and chiller functions, air filter properties, and water treatment system operations is needed to support system performance. Mercyhealth is an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and more than 7,500 professionals. The organization describes its culture as empowering employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

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 approved certifications, with manager approval.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
Proficiency using a computer and related organizational programs, including 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.
Intermediate skills in carpentry, electrical work, painting, plumbing, and HVAC-related tasks.
Maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Mercy’s HR-01 Fleet Safety policy.
Availability for alternating shifts, flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call work; ability to work 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 and manage preventive maintenance and on-demand work orders on equipment and buildings within established time frames and quality expectations.
Monitor building areas for maintenance issues, including 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 required detailed documentation of tasks performed, including time spent.
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 intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and HVAC-related tasks.
Perform other assigned duties, including snow removal and special-event support.