Maintenance Mechanic I

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and systems. You will troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain building systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation and minimal downtime.

The role requires attention to detail in diagnostics and the ability to work independently. Prior experience in general maintenance, preferably in healthcare, is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required at hire.
• 1–3 years in general maintenance related to the job’s skills.
• Healthcare or hospital maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, and perform preventative maintenance on building systems.
• Maintain logs, complete work orders, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Respond to fire alarms, evacuations, and emergency situations per safety protocols.
• Read blueprints and equipment manuals; participate in team improvement initiatives.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

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.

• Responsible for maintaining and repairing the hospital. Performs wall patching, plastering, painting, floor repairs, drain cleaning, minor plumbing, and general building maintenance tasks. Repairs beds, furniture, doors, and other facility fixtures as needed. Replaces light bulbs and ballasts to ensure proper facility lighting.
• Completes work orders within assigned deadlines and ensures follow-up with stakeholders. Maintains accurate daily logs for assigned tasks, ensuring proper record-keeping. Communicates work order updates to customers to meet expectations.
• Responds effectively to fire alarms, evacuation needs, and emergency situations. Follows protocols for internal and external disaster situations (triage code). Ensures compliance with safety regulations and equipment training requirements.
• Reports daily to the engineering leadership on facility conditions and progress of work. Assumes House Engineer responsibilities when assigned, ensuring smooth handovers between shifts. Ensures assigned areas remain safe and well-maintained according to regulatory standards.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Participates in team meetings and improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and reduce costs.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• 1-3 years Two (2) years prior experience in general maintenance, related to the specific skills used on the job, upon hire

Preferred

• 1-3 years One (1) year prior experience in healthcare maintenance, related to the specific skills used on the job, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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Pay Range

$29.62 - $39.90 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.