Maintenance Mechanic II Henry Ford Main

Medxcel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II at Henry Ford Main Hospital in Detroit, MI. The candidate will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on various mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. A background in mechanical trade and appropriate licenses are essential. The role requires effective communication and the ability to handle complex repairs in a healthcare environment, ensuring efficient operation of systems vital for patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of trade school with at least 2 years of related experience.
• 4 years of relevant practical experience in maintenance.
• Licenses required include City of Detroit Boiler Operator and Refrigeration Licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Assist in special projects or complex repairs as assigned.

Skills

Ability to understand building systems

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Communication skills

Education

Trade school graduation with 2 years experience or 4 years experience

Tools

Hand and power tools

Welding torches

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic II
Location: Henry Ford Main Hospital, Detroit, MI
Job ID: 17491
Position: Building Maintenance

Overview

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.
The Maintenance Mechanic II performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical systems and equipment for assigned facilities. The Maintenance Mechanic II may be assigned more complex assignments that include multiple systems or cross-departmental interaction to complete the maintenance or repair. Specialized knowledge and expertise in locksmith, HVAC, motors, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems are required to perform a variety of duties including: repairing heating, lighting, cooling, plumbing, ventilation systems and equipment; installation and maintenance of motors; and the installation and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

Mechanical System Maintenance and Repair – 80%

• Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment such as steam valves, steam traps, steam or water coils, radiators, water softeners, unit heaters, water heaters, condensate and circulating pumps.
• Installs, services, and repairs electric motors, heaters, coolers, refrigerators, and other related equipment using various hand and power tools of the maintenance trades.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs air compressors and other air conditioning equipment using various machine tools.
• Services and repairs appliances such as fans, toasters, washing machines, and gasoline pumps using machine and hand tools; may also maintain, operate, and repair motor vehicles (tune‑ups, brakes, hydraulics).
• Maintains central steam and chemical water treatment systems, as well as other systems, using gauges and other test instruments to diagnose malfunctions and mechanic hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble system components.
• Fabricates, assembles, and tests parts as needed, such as various pumps, valves, laboratory equipment, heaters, compressors, experimental fire equipment, and other mechanical system parts using metal fabricating tools, common hand tools, power tools, and welding torches.
• Safely operates electrical and air powered tools, pipe fitting, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical tools, snow removal and salt spreader equipment and/or other heavy equipment assigned to the department.
• Installs new/replacement equipment and materials in facilities by performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, masonry, glazing, boiler, hydraulic, pneumatic, irrigation, heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning and other maintenance work.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in boilers, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air conditioning, irrigation and other RTD systems, structures and equipment.
• Open, repair, maintain, and install all types of locks, doors, or related electronic interfaces and assemblies to ensure efficient doors function in compliance with applicable life safety regulatory requirements.
• Maintains shop master key boxes, maintains records on issuance of all keys and operates key machines to duplicate or generate keys as needed.

Special Projects – 20%

• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Assist and participate in special projects or technically complex maintenance and repair as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have one or more of the following

• Graduate of trade school and 2 years’ related experience.
• 4 years’ related experience.
• Other equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.

Licenses

• City of Detroit Boiler Operator License.
• City of Detroit Refrigeration License.
• State of Michigan Mechanical Contractor License.

Competencies

• Ability to understand and interpret building system documents, prints, and layouts.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic, electrical and mechanical systems and digital and pneumatic controls.
• The ability to operate tools and equipment with a skill level that is typically acquired through trade schools.
• Ability to calibrate systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
• Ability to operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Communicate and follow up effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the maintenance trades.
• Knowledge of electric motors, generators, pumps, pressure systems, water systems and other equipment and systems found in state buildings and facilities.
• Knowledge of the servicing and maintenance of simple power, heating, and cooling units.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building maintenance trades.
• Ability to perform routine mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• Ability to maintain proper care of tools and equipment used in general maintenance activities.
• May be required to be on‑call and respond to calls by returning to the facility during off shifts.

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