Maintenance Mechanic

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and systems. You will troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain a wide range of machinery and building systems, implement preventative maintenance, and respond to repair requests to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires strong technical skills, meticulous diagnostics, and the ability to work independently to minimize downtime and keep operations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of maintenance experience.
• Driver's license valid in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Corrects and repairs minor plumbing issues including flush valves, drains, faucet repairs and shower valve repairs.
• Repairs med gas valve leaks by rebuilding front bodies as required.
• Fixes minor electrical problems such as replacing ballasts, receptacles, and light switches.
• Performs general maintenance assignments as required.
• Completes inspections using procedures, log sheets, checklists, and PM sheets as required.
• Documents mechanical systems per federal, state and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

• Corrects and repairs minor plumbing, to include flush valve, drain stoppage, faucet repairs and shower valve repairs.
• Corrects med gas valve leaks by rebuilding front bodies as required.
• Corrects and repairs minor electrical problems such as replaces ballasts, receptacle and light switches.
• Performs all general maintenance assignments as required.
• Completes inspections according to established procedures completing log sheets, checklists and PM sheets as required.
• Completes required documentation in reference to mechanical systems as required by federal, state and regulatory agencies.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• 2-3 yrs experience in maintenance
• Driver's License: KY, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.