Maintenance Mechanic I - FT, Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Stoddard is seeking an entry level Maintenance Mechanic I to support hospital operations, learning moveable equipment, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic tube systems. You will gain hands-on experience using basic tools while ensuring a safe environment and high-quality care for Mercy.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with daytime shifts (7:45–16:15) and opportunities for advancement within the Mercy facilities team at a large hospital campus in Dexter, MO.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and movable equipment.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate with customers and follow instructions.
• Ability to read technical manuals and perform calculations.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, electric shock, and loud noise.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Manual reading of technical manuals

Numerical ability

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Use of basic tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational school training

Tools

Outlook

TMS

Nuvolo

Job description

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.

Location

Mercy Hospital Stoddard 1200 North One Mile Rd Dexter, MO 63841

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week) Shift: Days, (745-1615)

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.

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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