Maintenance Mechanic - Summer Employment

Memorial Health System • Taylorville, IL

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting in maintaining the physical plant, grounds, equipment, systems, devices, and apparatus in safe and proper working order per established policies/procedures, work order specifications, and appropriate codes. This position is a summer employment opportunity located in Taylorville, IL.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Trade school graduate preferred.
• Must possess valid Illinois driver's license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must be trained and certified to operate a powered industrial truck within 6 months of hire.
• 1-2 years' experience in maintenance or repair shop/service preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience in commercial grounds and lawn maintenance required.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, carpentry, and HVAC preferred.
• Knowledge of basic operation of lawn and snow removal equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs simple equipment and machinery in and around the facility.
• Assists maintenance specialties in the repair and preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment, machines, and buildings.
• Performs start-up inspection of power equipment.
• Provides general upkeep of grounds including mowing, trimming, edging, and basic landscaping duties.
• Assists in the development of maintenance procedures for proper care of lawns, shrubs, and trees.
• Ensures that proper fertilizer programs are implemented for plantings.
• Provides general winter upkeep of grounds including plowing and shoveling snow, salting/sanding of walkways, driveways, and parking lots.
• Maintains external appearance of facility by cleaning driveways, parking areas, entrances, and disposing of trash.
• Transports materials/equipment by hand, dolly, or truck to work site.
• May provide set up and tear down of equipment or materials as needed.
• Moves and assembles furniture and equipment.
• Paints and installs wall coverings.
• Performs tasks as assigned through work order system.
• Responds to miscellaneous calls from hospital staff.
• Maintains time, material, and equipment logs as required.
• Expected to be on call for seasonal snow removal and other hospital needs.
• Provides a safe environment by adhering to all infection control guidelines, hospital policies and procedures, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs basic maintenance of fleet vehicles and forklift operation.
• Provides security assistance when requested, including responding to security issues.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED