Maintenance Mechanic (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaushealth; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical and painting tasks within the hospital environment. You will respond to calls, document work orders, and ensure safety and cleanliness in work areas.

The role involves basic building repairs, equipment maintenance on chillers, air handlers, and generators, and on-call duties during evenings and weekends. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License may be required.
• 3–5 years in electrician, plumber, HVAC, painter, or related field.
• 3–5 years in a trade under a licensed business.
• Florida license preferred (electrician, plumbing, HVAC, painting).
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• On-call evenings and weekend availability.
• English language reporting and instruction proficiency.
• Ability to follow instructions and solve problems under stress.
• Team-oriented with good customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Return work areas to clean, safe condition and dispose waste properly.
• Perform basic building tasks (shelves, desks, frames).
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, patch/paint activities.
• Check lighting, replace bulbs, repair floors and ceilings as needed.
• Repair valves, faucets and wrong washers; fix leaks.
• Respond to maintenance system work orders and emergency plans.
• Enter information into maintenance system; document completed orders.
• Inspect buildings for safety and repair needs.
• Assist in job estimates, schedules, and supplies orders.
• Perform repairs on mechanical equipment (chillers, towers, air handlers, generators).
• Maintain inventory for filters and common maintenance items.

Skills

Driver's license

Electrical trades

Plumbing

HVAC

Painting

On-call availability

English reporting

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Performs daily routine maintenance building component checks related to HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and others. Responds to calls from departments regarding problems that affect the hospital environment and equipment.

Job Specific Duties

• Meets quality service standards by returning all work areas to a clean, neat, orderly, safe condition and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Performs basic building & installation of items, such as shelves, desks, hanging picture frames and bulletin boards.
• Performs on a regular basis routine maintenance related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, patch and paint, and others.
• Checks all lighting and replaces bulbs, repairs/replaces floor, carpets, doors, walls and ceiling tiles as needed.
• Replaces or repairs defective flush valves, faucet & toilet washers and packing.
• Stops leaks in joints by tightening; replaces short length pipe; cleans clogged pipe lines using a snake or chemicals.
• Responds to maintenance management system-generated work orders for preventative maintenance, planned events, or other requested work orders.
• Responds to HVAC calls & emergency code situation affecting the hospital environment or equipment as detailed in the Emergency Plans Manual.
• Enters appropriate information into maintenance management system, informing supervisor & documenting and returning completed work order(s).
• Inspects buildings to ensure safety & determine need for repair or maintenance.
• Assists in the preparation of job estimates, schedules maintenance work, orders supplies and materials including dealing with contractors.
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment including chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, standby generators, etc.
• Maintains timely & accurate information on supplies and ordered as per inventory list for A/C filters & other common maintenance items.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on job duties assigned
• 3-5 years of experience as an electrician, plumber, HVAC service specialist, painter, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a trade under a licensed business

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current journeyman, electrician, plumbing, HVAC, painting or related Florida license preferred.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Available for on-call phone during evenings and weekend when assigned.
• Able to complete reports and work orders in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English to solve complex problems
• Ability to interpret, adapts to, and reacts calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with external customers, peers, physicians and other hospital personnel.
• Basic knowledge in use of computers and printers.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building equipment.
• Ability to learn appropriate software applications including HVAC and other Maintenance Management Systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot without outside help.
• Ability to provide solutions for equipment failures to management.

Job: Maintenance/Facilities

Department: FACILITIES-OPERATIONS-2100-834001

Job Status: Professional