Hospital Facilities Maintenance Technician

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to join our Facilities team.

You will maintain safe, functional spaces across the hospital by performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and preventive tasks. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, enjoys troubleshooting, and delivers quality workmanship while coordinating with staff and outside contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with general building maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and painting repairs.
• Able to troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize multiple work orders.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain a variety of building systems, equipment, and interior finishes.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hand and power tools, including ordering replacement parts when needed.
• Program and maintain facility clocks as required.
• Assist specialty mechanics with maintenance and repair projects.
• Install and repair hospital signage, as applicable to the assigned location.
• Complete and document work orders using a computerized work order management system (CMMS).
• Participate in facility renovation, construction, and improvement projects, including coordinating with outside contractors when appropriate.
• Maintain records and prepare equipment for required inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Perform general maintenance tasks throughout the facility, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, and carpentry work.
• Respond to maintenance requests and complete assigned work in a timely, safe, and professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to join our Facilities team.

You will maintain safe, functional spaces across the hospital by performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and preventive tasks. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, enjoys troubleshooting, and delivers quality workmanship while coordinating with staff and outside contractors as needed.