Maintenance Mechanic, Full time

VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER; Webster City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, IA is seeking a dedicated facilities maintenance technician to support a 24/7 hospital environment. You will maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems, perform preventive checks, and conduct repairs to ensure safe operations.

This full-time role is 40 hours per week, with hours from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and flexible scheduling. On-call duties are required, approximately one week every three weeks, to ensure continuous hospital readiness and

Responsibilities

• Building Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot core HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance checks and scheduled facility inspections.
• Repairs and Upkeep: General repairs including carpentry, painting, lighting, and doors.
• Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, snow removal, landscaping, and exterior maintenance of the building.
• Compliance and Safety: Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control containment procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Come work with an award winning team!Van Diest Medical Center has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.This marks the thirdyear for VDMC’s inclusion on the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals. Nationwide, there are 1,366 critical access hospitals. Additionally, Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) has also been named a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplaces INDUSTRY winner.Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry.Details about how Van Diest Medical Center builds a great workplace culture are available at https://topworkplaces.com/company/van-diest-medical-center/.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation, preventive maintenance, and urgent repair of building infrastructure, clinical support equipment, and physical grounds. Working in a regulated medical setting, this role ensures a safe, continuous, and compliant 24/7 medical environment.

Essential Functions:

Building Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot core HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.

Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance checks and scheduled facility inspections.

Repairs and Upkeep: General repairs including carpentry, painting, lighting, and doors.

Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, snow removal, landscaping, and exterior maintenance of the building.

Compliance and Safety: Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control containment procedures, and regulatory standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

40 hours a week, 9am to 5:30pm, hours will also be flexible. Some holidays.On-call required, 1 week every 3 weeks.