Maintenance Mechanic

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and building systems. You will troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain machinery, execute preventative maintenance, and respond to repair requests to ensure safe and efficient operation.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate at hire.
• At least three (3) years in commercial construction or industrial maintenance at hire.
• At least one (1) year in hospital facilities department at hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work orders and PMs promptly or informs supervisor if blocked.
• Identifies and informs supervisor of malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Aims to reduce maintenance and utility costs through improved procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Maintains professional conduct with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Varies work schedule to meet department staffing needs.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Graduate

Trade School Graduate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and systems. Every day you will troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain a wide range of machinery and building systems, executing preventative maintenance, responding to repair requests, and ensuring safe and efficient operation. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong technical skills, meticulous attention to detail in diagnostics and repair, and the ability to work independently to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.

• Completes assigned work orders and/or PMs in a timely manner or informs supervisor of any problems accomplishing a task.
• Immediately identifies and informs the supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Achieves to reduce maintenance and utility costs through improved operational procedures.
• Helps to maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Maintains a professional attitude toward patients, visitors and staff at all times.
• Varies work schedule or shift to meet the department staffing needs.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire
• At least three (3) years of commercial construction or industrial maintenance experience, upon hire or
• At least one (1) year of practical experience in an accredited hospital Facilities department, upon hire

Preferred

• Vocational School Grad Graduate of Trade School

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$20.36 - $28.76 /hour