Maintenance Mechanic II

Lifepoint Health • Elko, NV

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Maintenance Mechanic joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Plant Operations is a hands-on, collaborative team where everyone plays a role in keeping our hospital safe, reliable, and ready to serve our community. Led by a director who believes in working alongside his team, we're building a culture centered on teamwork, open communication, respect, and continuous learning, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new skills, and taking pride in work that directly supports patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Previous hands-on experience in maintenance, construction, a skilled trade, or a related field required.
• Practical experience troubleshooting and completing repairs involving one or more of the following areas: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical equipment, carpentry, construction, or general building maintenance.
• Ability and willingness to learn additional building systems and maintenance disciplines through hands-on training.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other maintenance equipment safely.
• Basic ability to read and interpret equipment instructions, diagrams, schematics, or related maintenance documentation.
• Ability to identify problems, troubleshoot issues, and determine when a repair can be completed independently or should be escalated.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-skilled Plant Operations team.
• Strong communication, reliability, initiative, and commitment to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation once appropriately trained.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, working above ceilings and in mechanical spaces, and working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of commercial, industrial, institutional, construction, or facility maintenance experience.
• Electrical maintenance or troubleshooting experience strongly preferred.
• HVAC experience, particularly in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, concrete, framing, or other construction/trade experience.
• Previous experience maintaining commercial or institutional building systems.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or electronic work-order systems.
• Experience with boilers, emergency generators, building automation systems, fire/life-safety systems, medical gas support equipment, pumps, motors, or other facility systems.
• Previous hospital or healthcare facility maintenance experience.
• Relevant HVAC, electrical, plumbing, OSHA, NFPA, facilities maintenance, or other technical training/certifications.
• Hospital maintenance experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with transferable experience from construction, commercial/industrial maintenance, skilled trades, or other complex facility environments are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance throughout the hospital and associated facilities.
• Respond to work orders and service requests involving electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and general building maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot facility issues to identify the source of equipment, system, or building component failures and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, including lighting, switches, receptacles, electrical components, and other systems within training and qualifications.
• Maintain and repair HVAC and mechanical equipment, including filters, belts, motors, pumps, fans, and related components.
• Perform routine plumbing repairs involving fixtures, toilets, faucets, drains, valves, piping components, leaks, and related systems.
• Complete general building repairs and improvements, including doors and hardware, drywall, painting, patching, carpentry, cabinetry, and other construction-related work.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspections on hospital equipment, building systems, and critical facility infrastructure.
• Support maintenance, inspections, and testing of boilers, emergency generators, fire/life-safety systems, medical gas support systems, and other hospital utilities as assigned.
• Assist licensed contractors and vendors with inspections, testing, repairs, and specialized services that are not performed internally.
• Support facility renovation, construction, equipment installation, and improvement projects.
• Identify and promptly communicate unsafe conditions, equipment failures, water leaks, electrical hazards, life-safety concerns, and other facility deficiencies.
• Prioritize urgent maintenance needs that could affect patient care, safety, critical utilities, or hospital operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs within the facility's maintenance management system.
• Follow hospital safety, infection-control, Lockout/Tagout, ICRA, ILSM, and other applicable procedures while performing maintenance activities.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized mechanical rooms, maintenance areas, shops, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with exterior facility maintenance, grounds-related needs, snow removal, and other Plant Operations responsibilities as needed.
• Participate in emergency response activities and the department's on-call rotation following completion of appropriate training.
• Work collaboratively across Plant Operations, sharing responsibility for patient safety, compliance, facility operations, and department priorities rather than limiting responsibilities to a single trade or specialty.
• Perform other Plant Operations and facility maintenance duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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