Maintenance Mechanic AO

Corewell Health • Detroit, MI

7d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides first-line response to a wide variety of maintenance requests within Corewell Health facilities and is frequently the initial contact for customers. The role includes safety inspections; electronic, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and HVAC repairs; carpentry and sheet metal work; and maintenance of hospital systems. The mechanic orders supplies, contacts vendors for warranty repairs, responds to emergencies and disasters, assists with elevator entrapments and equipment shutdowns, and participates in chemical spill response and Code Red. The mechanic also assists the Supervisor, Lead, and Senior Mechanic as needed.

This position performs routine and scheduled inspections and maintenance, reads and records data from hospital mechanical systems, investigates reported temperature-control problems, and monitors Building Automation Systems. It maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the Pneumatic Tube System. The role requires weekend, holiday, and shift rotation participation, as well as reasonable extended hours for priority repairs and coverage during disasters, vacations, or illness.

The position is based at Dearborn Hospital. It is full-time, with a 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday, and variable weekend frequency. Pay is $24.59 to $28.52 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of a vocational training program.
• Knowledge of Interim Life Safety (ILSM) and how to identify and implement the process appropriately.
• Ability to work reasonable extended hours for priority repairs and coverage, and participate in weekend, holiday, and shift rotations.

Nice To Haves

• Some coursework at a community college or approved technical training institution related to building maintenance or skilled trades.
• Building maintenance experience.
• Painting experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections of environmental rooms, incoming patient- and staff-owned equipment, electrical systems, and fire extinguishers; repair identified problems and provide emergency procedures for utility systems.
• Perform mechanical repairs and fabrication on office furniture and equipment, carts, kitchen equipment, stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, and lockers; refer work to appropriate trades when necessary.
• Perform plumbing repairs, caulking, and unclogging on faucets, sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets; handle emergency shutdowns, portable systems, fire sprinklers, leak identification, and flood control and containment.
• Perform carpentry maintenance, including hanging shelves, pictures, and signs; repairing or replacing handles, hinges, ceiling tiles, cabinets, hardware, doors, and locks; assembling and installing furniture and vinyl molding or baseboard; completing room hardware installations; maintaining smoke and fire partitions; and providing emergency locksmith services.
• Perform electrical maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, resetting breakers, fabricating extension cords, troubleshooting electrical appliances and bed repairs, addressing loose switches and outlets, and conducting annual electrical outlet inspections.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on refrigerators, drinking fountains, and ice machines; clean refrigerator equipment drain lines, respond to the Refrigerator Alarm System, and defrost refrigerators.
• Read and record data from hospital mechanical systems and investigate reported temperature-control problems throughout the hospital.
• Check equipment for defects and faulty operation, identify fire hazards and unsafe working conditions, and take corrective action.
• Perform weekly eyewash inspections and dietary drain cleaning.
• Perform monthly convector and vent cleaning, isolation room inspections, and exit light inspections.
• Perform annual medical gas testing.
• Continuously monitor Building Automation Systems and follow up with the appropriate trades as required.
• Perform fire-stop remediation.
• Order parts and shop supplies.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the Pneumatic Tube System 24/7.
• Assist the Supervisor, Lead, and Senior Mechanic as needed.
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and shift rotations.
• Use tools and equipment appropriately and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Work reasonable extended hours for priority repairs and to provide disaster, vacation, or illness coverage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. Eligibility for benefits depends on employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

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