Associate Maintenance Mechanic - Full Time Days

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a maintenance technician to support facility operations in Sioux Falls. The role involves light maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs under supervision, with a focus on safety around patient areas and compliance with facility policies.

The job covers a range of trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and bed repair, with shifts typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. A valid driver’s license may be required depending on location.

Qualifications

• Must take extra precautions in patient/resident care areas.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and competence with hand tools, meters, measuring devices and gauges.
• Familiarity with blueprints, schematics and technical manuals helpful.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and work shifts as scheduled.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks under supervision.
• Work on a variety of work orders related to different trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, bed repair).
• Follow safety policies and dress code; keep tools out of reach of patients.
• Explain conditions and troubleshooting steps clearly to supervisors.
• May be on-call as directed by the department.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hand tools

Meters & gauges

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meters

Technical manuals

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America\'s heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Like variety? This job does it all. Work on a variety of work orders related to all of the trades. Duties may include preventative maintenance, bed repair, changing out lights, or unclog drains. Work Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm.

Summary

Responsible for light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks completed under supervision in a safe, professional manner.

Job Description

• Must take extra precautions when working in patient/resident care areas and specifically keep tools out of the reach of children.
• Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and show competence in the use of hand tools, meters, measuring devices and gauges.
• A familiarity of blueprints, schematics and technical manuals helpful.
• Must be able to explain conditions and situations accurately while troubleshooting. Ability to work all shifts and hours as scheduled.
• Must comply with all corporate and facility policies and dress code. Understand written and verbal communications.
• Works independently with minimal supervision. Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.
• Depending on facility size, additional duties may include but are not limited to: perform installation and maintenance of mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations, to ensure a safe and efficient environment; maintain campus grounds and perform other outside maintenance duties; perform general duties such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance.
• May require on-call duties as needed or as directed by the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in all types of building maintenance preferred.
• Depending on location, a valid driver's license and a good driving record may be required.
• Depending on location, may be required to take CPR/BLS upon hire.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.