Maintenance Mechanic - Full Time Evenings

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to perform light maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks safely and professionally. The role helps keep the facility safe and operating smoothly, with work that may include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, bed repairs, and—depending on facility needs—mechanical and stationary systems, boiler operations, and outdoor maintenance. The mechanic troubleshoots problems, explains conditions and solutions accurately, and works independently with minimal supervision. Extra precautions are required in patient and resident care areas, including keeping tools out of children’s reach. This is a full-time, non-union position scheduled for 40 hours per week on evening shifts. The department describes a 12 PM–10 PM schedule, working 8 days on followed by 6 days off. On-call duties may be required as needed or directed by the department.

Requirements

Basic mechanical knowledge.
Competence using hand tools, meters, measuring devices, and gauges.
Ability to explain conditions and situations accurately while troubleshooting.
Ability to work all shifts and hours as scheduled.
Ability to understand written and verbal communications; good written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.
Must comply with corporate and facility policies and dress code.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Trade school or vocational school preferred.
At least two years of experience in building systems preferred.
Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals is helpful.
Depending on location, a valid driver's license and good driving record may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks safely and professionally.
Carry out general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance.
Troubleshoot issues and accurately explain conditions, situations, and solutions.
Read and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Maintain a safe and efficient work environment, taking extra precautions in patient and resident care areas and keeping tools out of children's reach.
Depending on facility needs, install and maintain mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations.
Occasionally perform outdoor maintenance and assist with campus grounds upkeep.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Perform on-call duties as needed or as directed by the department.