General Maintenance Mechanic

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a General Maintenance Mechanic for the 3rd shift to maintain building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety facilities. The role supports a large tertiary care campus with focus on reliability and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma and at least 1 year of maintenance experience; a VA/NC driver’s license is required. Refrigerant recovery certification is preferred and signing bonuses may be available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License (VA or NC).
• At least 1 year of general maintenance experience.
• Refrigerant Recovery certification Type I/II or Universal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance on building systems including floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and related components.
• Responds to elevator, tube station, and fire alarm trouble calls as part of routine maintenance.

Skills

General maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License (VA or NC)

Refrigerant Recovery certification Type I/II or Universal preferred

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a General Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift )Position Status: Full-time/40 hours per week , Rotating shiftPosition defined as: Essential PersonnelPosition Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH)Norfolk, VirginiaPosition Summary:Performs general maintenance as directed and as necessary on all aspects of building structure and systems to include floors, walls, ceilings, lighting HVAC, transportation systems, mechanical electrical, plumbing and other items.Refrigerant Recovery certification Type I and Type II preferred or Universal preferred.Standard Working Hours: Standard Working Hours: Shift schedule: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AMMission Essential Personnel.Training provided during 2nd shift (2:30 PM- 11:00 PM) and/or 1st shift (7:00 AM- 3:30 PM). Primary responsibilities to include responding to elevator, tube station, and fire alarm trouble calls.*Qualified external candidates are eligible for $5,000 sign on bonus as part of offer packageMinimum Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalentValid Drivers License (VA or NC)At least 1 full years of General Maintenance experience.Sentara BenefitsAs the third-largest employer in Virginia, Sentara Health was named by Forbes Magazine as one of America's best large employers. We offer a variety of amenities to our employees, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Annual Leave, Sick LeaveFlexible Spending AccountsRetirement funds with matching contributionSupplemental insurance policies, including legal, Life Insurance and AD&D among othersWork Perks program including discounted movie and theme park tickets among other great dealsOpportunities for further advancement within our organizationPlease Note: The yearly Flu Vaccination is required for employment..Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.