Maintenance Mechanic AO

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides first-line response to a wide variety of maintenance requests at Corewell Health facilities and is frequently the initial point of contact for customers. The role performs safety inspections and a broad range of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, and sheet-metal maintenance and repairs on hospital systems and equipment. It also includes ordering supplies, contacting vendors for warranty repairs, responding to emergencies and disasters, and participating in chemical spill and Code Red response. The mechanic assists the Supervisor, Lead, and Senior Mechanic as needed.

The position maintains and troubleshoots the pneumatic tube system, monitors building automation systems, reads and records hospital mechanical-system data, and investigates temperature-control problems. Routine duties include scheduled inspections and maintenance of safety equipment, eyewash stations, drains, convectors, vents, isolation rooms, exit lights, and medical gas systems. The role requires weekend, holiday, and shift rotation participation and reasonable extended hours to complete priority repairs or provide disaster, vacation, or illness coverage.

This is a full-time evening-shift position at Dearborn Hospital, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with variable weekends. Hours are 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pay is $24.59–$28.52 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and completion of a vocational training program.
• Knowledge of Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), including how to identify and implement the process appropriately.
• Ability to work weekend, holiday, and shift rotations.
• Ability to work reasonable extended hours to complete priority repairs and provide disaster, vacation, or illness coverage.

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, and repair problems identified.
• Provide emergency procedures for utility systems and refer work to appropriate trades when necessary.
• Repair and fabricate mechanical items, including office furniture and equipment, carts, kitchen equipment, stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, and lockers.
• Perform plumbing repairs, caulking, and unclogging on faucets, sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets; identify leaks and perform flood control and containment.
• Perform plumbing emergencies and shutdowns involving portable systems and fire sprinklers.
• 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 installing vinyl base molding and baseboard.
• Complete room hardware installation, maintain smoke and fire partitions, provide emergency locksmith services, and perform Facilities Development project work.
• Perform electrical maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, resetting breakers, fabricating extension cords, troubleshooting electrical appliances, repairing beds, and addressing loose switches and outlets.
• Perform annual electrical outlet inspections.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on refrigerators, drinking fountains, and ice machines; clean refrigerator drain lines; respond to refrigerator alarms; and defrost refrigerators.
• Read and record data from hospital mechanical systems and investigate reported temperature-control problems.
• Check equipment for defects, faulty operation, 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 appropriate trades as required.
• Perform fire-stop remediation.
• Order parts and shop supplies, and contact vendors for warranty repairs on equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the pneumatic tube system 24/7.
• Respond to emergencies, disasters, elevator entrapments, and equipment shutdowns; participate in chemical spill response and Code Red response.
• Use tools and equipment appropriately and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and shift rotations and work reasonable extended hours for priority repairs or coverage.
• Assist the Supervisor, Lead, and Senior Mechanic as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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 is determined by employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

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