Maintenance Mechanic

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Paid vacation and holidays

Union retirement plan

Recognition program

Job summary

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, part of LifeBridge Health, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep building systems running and support a tenured Facilities team. You will work under a Journeyman, with day-to-night shift transitions after a 90-day onboarding.

This role emphasizes collaboration, hands-on learning, and reliability, with union benefits, paid vacation/holidays, and free on-site parking. The position requires basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing experience and weekend/on-call

Qualifications

• One year of experience with basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing components and systems.
• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical diagrams.
• Comfortable using hand tools and trade-specific equipment (wire/cable/bolt cutters, crimpers, soldering iron, etc.)
• Basic computer proficiency for work order and documentation systems.
• Availability for every-other-weekend rotation and on-call emergency callbacks.
• Reliable, team-oriented approach to shared workload and on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Keep building systems running by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and assisting the Journeyman across a wide range of trades
• Manage and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and plumbing issues, from lighting and thermostats to drains, traps, and pneumatic tube systems
• Extend the team's reach on painting, patching, and finish work across interior and exterior surfaces and fixtures
• Drive accountability on documentation, logging all work activity in the Computer Maintenance Management System per departmental guidelines
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and technical instructions to complete assignments correctly the first time
• Mentor newly assigned employees and support higher-classification staff as assigned

Skills

Electrical basics

Mechanical basics

Plumbing basics

Blueprint reading

Basic computer skills

On-call readiness

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Trade-specific equipment

Job description

The Facilities team keeps hospital operations running safely and efficiently around the clock, directly supporting patient care behind the scenes. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs alongside a Journeyman, on a tenured team known for collaboration and strong leadership. New hires train on day shift for approximately 90 days before transitioning to night shift.

Why Join This Team

Join a tenured team with leadership that values collaboration, respect, and growth

Learn hands-on from a Journeyman while building toward your own advancement in the trade

Facilities plays a direct role in hospital safety and patient care, work you can see the impact of daily

Competitive union benefits, including retirement, recognition programs, and paid vacation and holidays and free on-site parking

Responsibilities

Keep building systems running by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and assisting the Journeyman across a wide range of trades

Manage and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and plumbing issues, from lighting and thermostats to drains, traps, and pneumatic tube systems

Extend the team's reach on painting, patching, and finish work across interior and exterior surfaces and fixtures

Drive accountability on documentation, logging all work activity in the Computer Maintenance Management System per departmental guidelines

Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and technical instructions to complete assignments correctly the first time

Mentor newly assigned employees and support higher-classification staff as assigned

Qualifications

One year of experience with basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing components and systems

HS Diploma or GED preferred

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical diagrams

Comfortable using hand tools and trade-specific equipment (wire/cable/bolt cutters, crimpers, soldering iron, etc.)

Basic computer proficiency for work order and documentation systems

Availability for every-other-weekend rotation and on-call emergency callbacks

Reliable, team-oriented approach to shared workload and on-call coverage

Union rate of $17.50/hour

Union-negotiated retirement plan

Recognition program

Paid vacation and holiday pay

Free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care. With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland. Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare. LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.