Maintenance Mechanic

Encompass Health; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to ensure facility reliability across hospital systems, including equipment, utilities, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and light construction. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and tasks across multiple trades inside a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include testing EPSS, installing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, and maintaining awareness of regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely test and operate emergency power supply system (EPSS) and components.
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, oxygen, and telephone systems.
• Work independently within specified time frames under supervisor direction.
• Retain skills in auto, carpentry, pneumatics, hydraulics, and computer systems.
• Plan, interpret, examine, draw, and record work; report daily completion to supervisor.
• Perform all types of control maintenance, building construction, repair, and equipment overhaul within required time frames.
• Maintain knowledge of facility systems and regulatory standards.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Equipment repair

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Construction

Safety awareness

Hospital systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Auto mechanics

Carpentry

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Computer systems

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to ensure facility reliability, execute preventative maintenance, repairs, and tasks across hospital systems including equipment, utilities, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and light construction, painting, groundskeeping, security, and floor care.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively test and operate emergency power supply system (EPSS) and its components.
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, oxygen, and telephone systems.
• Work independently within specified time frames under supervisor direction.
• Retain skills in auto, carpentry, phone, pneumatics, stationary engineering, hydraulics, and computer systems.
• Plan, interpret, examine, draw, and record work; report daily completion to supervisor.
• Perform all types of control maintenance, building construction, repair, and equipment overhaul within required time frames.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all facility systems and 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 need to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending throughout the shift.
• Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds and be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous materials.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full‑time and part‑time employees and 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.