Maintenance Mechanic

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a seasoned hospital maintenance technician responsible for maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds, leading safety-focused operations and ensuring reliable facilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will perform routine and urgent repairs across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing systems, and mentor junior staff while upholding Memorial Hermann's commitment to safety, quality, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hospital maintenance experience or similar in mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, electronics, or construction trades.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring culture and Memorial Hermann brand.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine servicing/repair to maintain hospital buildings, equipment, furnishings, fixtures and grounds in proper condition as directed.
• Performs urgent, corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems; maintains related records.
• Maintains and repairs HVAC controls and related equipment to maximize efficiency in controlled areas.
• Ensures safety of patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies and standards within budgetary specs.
• Promotes professional growth; serves as preceptor/mentor to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospital maintenance

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Reading/writing skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position responsible all phases of maintenance duties in the repair, alteration of buildings, equipment facilities and for physical plant operation. Leads and trains lesser experienced Engineering staff.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED

License/Certifications:

(None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Minimum 3 years hospital maintenance experience or similar experience within a recognized mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, electronics, general construction trade skill/military experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promises of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs a variety of routine standard servicing/repair operations to maintain hospital buildings, equipment, furnishing, fixtures and ground in proper condition as directed.
• Performs urgent, corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems as required; performs preventative maintenance on equipment and physical structures as required, maintaining related records.
• Maintains and repairs HV/AC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors, adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.