Maintenance Mechanic

Children’s Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform intermediate and on-demand maintenance across hospital facilities, equipment, and patient rooms. The role involves troubleshooting with trades such as carpentry, HVAC, and electrical, and may include on-call duties for emergencies.

The position supports utilities management, with a 40-hour week, daytime shift, and potential weekend coverage for emergencies. A strong focus on safety and accurate record-keeping is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years relevant experience in a healthcare, commercial or industrial setting.
• May work independently in troubleshooting with specialty trades.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of intermediate and emergency repairs and preventative maintenance to hospital buildings, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and grounds.
• Operates a variety of equipment including hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work.
• Completes assigned rounds on shift and updates maintenance schedules and records.
• Provides general assistance to skilled tradesmen and may perform basic regulatory testing/inspections.
• Responds to facilities emergencies and escalates as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Emergency repairs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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The Maintenance Mechanic performs intermediate level, on-demand, corrective, and preventative maintenance on machinery, plumbing, carpentry, building, electrical equipment, and patient rooms. May work independently in troubleshooting with specialty trades such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, etc.

Additional Information

Department Name: Utilities Management

Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week.

Shift: 7am to 3:30pm. Weekend and Holiday requirements - For emergencies only.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of intermediate and emergency repairs and preventative maintenance to hospital buildings, community clinics, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and grounds, keeping all areas in proper condition.


• May have on-call responsibilities depending on location.


• May perform basic regulatory testing/inspections.


• Operates a variety of equipment including hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintains tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.


• Completes assigned rounds on shift as required; maintains current and accurate information by updating maintenance schedules and records.


• Provides general assistance to skilled tradesmen such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, painters, etc.; may troubleshoot lamp issues, snake drains, replace valves and stems, basic repairs for doors, closures and handles, replace and cut ceiling tiles; minor repairs to pneumonic tube system, etc.


• Uses multiple technologies for tracking work order requests, tracking time and materials, processing needed supplies and maintaining needed inventory.


• Responsible for safe handling of potentially hazardous materials.


• Responds to facilities emergencies; resolves issue if appropriate; escalates if needed.


• Participates in root cause analysis process, recommends repair options and best methodology.


• May work solo shifts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

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  • High School diploma or GED
  
  
  
  


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  • No specific area of study
  
  
  
  


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  • Required:Two years relevant experience in a healthcare, commercial or industrial setting.
  
  
  
  


• Equivalency
  
  
  
  • None
  
  
  
  


• Licenses & Certifications
  
  
  
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• Additional Requirements
  
  
  
  • Not applicable
  
  
  
  


• Competency
  
  
  
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Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $23.31 to $34.97

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non‑job‑related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date.

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Children’s Hospital Colorado providers are faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Our specialists are nationally ranked and globally recognized for delivering the best possible care in pediatrics.

Community providers

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