Maintenance Mechanic

Children's Mercy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy in Kansas City is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of hospital buildings and grounds. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience in plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical work. This role is critical to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plans

Competitive market pay

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Plumbing, Carpentry, or Mechanical.
• No specific requirements if qualified through extensive work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform lighting replacement and plumbing repairs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and emergency responses.
• Complete in-shop repair work and self-identified rounds.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Commercial Maintenance

Mechanical experience

Air conditioning knowledge

Electronic knowledge

Computer skills

Telephone knowledge

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

7 years of directly related work experience

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

It will be the responsibility of the Maintenance Mechanic to perform all maintenance throughout hospital buildings and grounds. These functions will be performed in accordance with all applicable codes, guidelines, and governing commissions.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources. Responsibilities

• Lighting replacement/repair
• Performs all types of plumbing repair
• Performance of any in-shop repair work
• Performance of Self-identified and Environmental rounds
• Performance of preventative maintenance
• Performance of emergency response requests.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years experience 5-6 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Plumbing, Carpentry, Commercial Maintenance, and/or Mechanical experience. Other: Air conditioning, electronic knowledge, computer skills, & telephone knowledge or
• No Specific Requirements and 7 years of directly related work experience in lieu of degree

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $20.40/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.