Maintenance Mechanic

Description This; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive, caring work culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to ensure facility reliability and safe operations across hospital systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and routine tasks, contributing to patient, visitor, and staff safety.

Responsibilities include operating EPSS, maintaining electrical/HVAC/plumbing systems, and working independently under supervision while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative maintenance, equipment repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or construction.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Licensing in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively test and operate emergency power supply system (EPSS) and components.
• Install/maintain/repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, oxygen, and telephone systems.
• Work independently within assigned time frames under supervisor direction.
• Maintain knowledge of facility systems and applicable regulatory standards.
• Report daily completion to supervisor and document work.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Construction basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acknowledged for your proficiency as a Maintenance Mechanic

Are you a skilled Maintenance Mechanic seeking a career that combines your technical expertise with a sense of purpose? Look no further! Encompass Health is looking for skilled Maintenance Mechanics seeking purposeful careers. Join us as a crucial member ensuring 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. Your role spans executing preventative maintenance, repairs, and tasks across hospital systems, including equipment, utilities, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, as well as light construction, painting, groundskeeping, security, and floor care. Ready to make a meaningful impact while leveraging your craft? Explore this opportunity with us and help keep our operations running smoothly.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. 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!

Become the Maintenance Mechanic you always wanted to be

• Safely and effectively test and operate emergency power supply system (EPSS) and its components.
• Install/maintain/repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, oxygen, and telephone systems.
• Work independently in the specified time frame as assigned per job task under the direction of the supervisor.
• Retain auto, carpentry, phone, pneumatics, stationary engineer, hydraulics, and computer skills.
• 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 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 and/or weekends, evenings and/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 complete shift.
• Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds and be able to sit, stand, and walk for momentary to extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous materials.

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. 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.