Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs hospital buildings, equipment, and utility systems to keep the facility safe and operating properly. The role performs preventive maintenance, responds to repair needs, documents completed work, and communicates with staff. Work includes plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and equipment repairs. The position monitors building and grounds conditions and troubleshoots building utility systems, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and energy management systems. Systems may include boiler and chiller plants, ventilation, fire protection, refrigeration equipment, and other hospital systems. The mechanic also installs televisions as required and maintains motors, fans, and other hospital equipment. The role requires understanding cooling tower and chiller functions, air filter properties, and water treatment system operations. The schedule is 40 hours per week. The pay range is $21.00–$30.45 per hour. Mercyhealth offers a comprehensive benefits package and describes its employees as employee-partners working to improve lives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five to seven years of experience in mechanical or electrical trades; healthcare-setting experience is preferred.
Knowledge of computers and related organizational programs, CMMS, and BAS.
For employees driving Mercyhealth vehicles: maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record under Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
For employees driving personal vehicles: maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance when requested, and maintain an acceptable driving record under Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare Mechanic Certification (M.E.C.H.).
NIULPE Power Engineer certification or approved equivalent.
EPA refrigerant handling certification.
Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and effectively to unanticipated facility needs to minimize risks to patients and team members, maintain safety, and avoid service interruptions.
Perform preventive maintenance and on-demand work orders on equipment and buildings within established time frames and departmental quality expectations.
Monitor building areas, including the exterior siding system, windows, and doors, identify maintenance issues, and report grounds-related concerns such as sidewalk and asphalt paving problems to appropriate facilities staff.
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot building utility systems to support proper and optimum operation, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and energy management systems.
Maintain or work with systems including boiler and chiller plants, ventilation, fire protection, refrigeration equipment, and other assigned hospital systems.
Document tasks performed, including time spent on tasks.
Communicate effectively with customers, peers, and leadership.
Install televisions as required and maintain motors, fans, and other hospital equipment.
Perform intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and HVAC-related tasks.
Understand cooling tower and chiller functions, air filter properties, and water treatment system operations to optimize system operations.