Maintenance Mechanic

Description This; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Job summary

Encompass Health in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to ensure facility reliability and functionality. This role includes executing preventative maintenance, repairs, and tasks across various systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent experience, strong skills in equipment repair, and is able to work independently. We offer comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Licensing in a specialty field such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is preferred.
• Previous experience in preventative maintenance, equipment repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or construction required.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively test and operate emergency power supply systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems.
• Perform all types of control maintenance, building construction and repair.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Equipment repair

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Construction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent work experience

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Are you a skilled Maintenance Mechanic seeking a career that combines your technical expertise with a sense of purpose? Encompass Health is looking for skilled Maintenance Mechanics to ensure facility reliability and functionality, contributing to a workplace close to home and heart. Be the driving force behind maintenance, ensuring a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role spans executing preventative maintenance, repairs, and tasks across hospital systems, including equipment, utilities, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and light construction, painting, groundskeeping, security, and floor care.

Benefits

From day one you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively test and operate emergency power supply system (EPSS) and its components.
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, oxygen, and telephone systems.
• Work independently within the specified time frame as assigned per job task under supervisor direction.
• Retain skills in auto, carpentry, phone, pneumatics, stationary engineering, hydraulics, and computer systems.
• Plan, interpret, examine, draw, and record work; report daily completion to supervisor.
• Perform all types of control maintenance, building construction and repair, and equipment overhaul within the required time frame.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all facility systems and all applicable regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Licensing in a specialty field such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Previous experience in preventative maintenance, equipment repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or construction required. Healthcare experience is a plus.
• May be required to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts if needed.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must demonstrate the ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending positions for the entire shift.
• Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds and to sit, stand, and walk for momentary to extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous materials.

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what’s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture, and we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.