Maintenance Mechanic I - FT, Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Mechanic I to learn and maintain movables equipment, electrical and plumbing systems across a large hospital campus in Cape Girardeau, MO. You will learn proper use of basic tools and safety practices while supporting Mercy's Environment of Care.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and some technical training; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing and movable equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Licensure: must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Learn operations for movabler equipment, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic tube systems.
• Support large hospital campuses with safe, reliable maintenance.
• Ensure a safe working environment and contribute to Mercy Environment of Care.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Moveable equipment

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school training

Tools

Outlook

TMS

Nuvolo

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

This is an entry level position requiring basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and movable equipment. It is recommended that incumbents attend one or two years of trade school to prepare them for advancement opportunities. The Maintenance Mechanic I position will allow the incumbent to learn operations for moveable equipment, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic tube systems. The position will also allow an opportunity to learn proper use of basic tools and equipment necessary to maintain and troubleshoot these systems. This position will support large hospital campuses. Utilizes exceptional customer service and communication skills. The purpose of this position is to ensure a safe working environment and support an exceptional Environment of Care for Mercy.

Position Details

Location

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! This is an entry level position requiring basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and movable equipment. It is recommended that incumbents attend one or two years of trade school to prepare them for advancement opportunities. The Maintenance Mechanic I position will allow the incumbent to learn operations for moveable equipment, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic tube systems. The position will also allow an opportunity to learn proper use of basic tools and equipment necessary to maintain and troubleshoot these systems. This position will support large hospital campuses. Utilizes exceptional customer service and communication skills. The purpose of this position is to ensure a safe working environment and support an exceptional Environment of Care for Mercy.

Position Details

Location

Mercy Hospital Southeast

1701 Lacey Street

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Days

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: None

Licensure: Must maintain a valid drivers license

Experience: This is an entry level position requiring basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and movable equipment.

Certification/Registration

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• Requires oral and written communication skills to communicate with customers and follow instructions.
• Verbal ability required to read and understand technical manuals.
• Numerical ability required to make calculations for testing, installation, measurement, estimation and repair of equipment.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, conceptualize and formulate finished product.
• Form perception is required when measuring and installing parts and equipment.
• Spatial ability required to understand forms and relationships when working from blueprints or specifications.
• Requires knowledge and use of various computer software such as Outlook, TMS and/or Nuvolo.
• Ability to manage time and materials efficiently. Completes work assignments in a high-quality manner and the lowest cost to Mercy.
• Requires exceptional customer service skills and ability to achieve department goals.
• Incumbent must achieve favorable results on both oral and written competency exam prior to advancing to Maintenance Mechanic II.
• Requires general manual dexterity, basic math knowledge, and mechanical aptitude.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, electric shock, and loud noise.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 2 or more years of training in a Technical or Vocational School.

Licensure: Electrical and/or Plumbing

Experience: 1 or more years working as a maintenance technician in a healthcare, educational, or industrial setting.

Certification/Registration: ASSE 6040 training for medical gas maintenance

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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