Maintenance Mechanic III

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Northeast Baptist Hospital is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III to perform maintenance, repairs and preventive tasks across hospital facilities and equipment. The role emphasizes safe operation and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities include maintaining heating and cooling systems, generators, and medical support equipment, with on-call rotations and a focus on reliability and safety within a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade School in mechanical, electrical or air conditioning preferred.
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Maintains hospital equipment and plant systems.
• Replaces lighting and fixtures, checks safety systems, and maintains HVAC components.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair

Preventive maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade School in mechanical, electrical or air conditioning

EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Northeast Baptist Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits

At Northeast Baptist Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

FULL-TIME ROTATE

The Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for the maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance of the Hospital buildings, equipment and physical plant. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions

Performs daily maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance

Department/Business Unit Function

Performs preventative maintenance on many types of hospital equipment and a variety of heating and air conditioning systems

Replaces light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, switchers, plugs, receptacles, ballasts, and makes repairs on faucets, commodes, valves and door closures

Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of heating and air conditioning systems

Assumes responsibility for checking, maintaining and making repairs on:

• Patient room equipment such as beds, bed side tables, lights, nurse call systems and plumbing equipment
• Boilers, chillers and all associated plant equipment
• Fan motors, pumps (such as sewage, condensate, vacuum pumps), and other auxiliary equipment
• Vacuum pumps, medical air compressors, medical gas wall outlets and regulators, etc.

Operates and maintains Emergency Generators

Performs inspections to fire safety equipment and systems

Runs errands

Assists with moving furniture, boxes and heavy objects

Documents all work performed on appropriate logs and work orders.

Maintains a chemical treatment program for all cooling and heating systems

Works shifts as assigned.

Assumes on-call responsibilities as necessary according to each facility schedule

Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively

Maintains safe environment

Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Trade School in mechanical, electrical or air conditioning

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years in a hospital or 7 years’ similar experience in an industrial setting.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 10 years’ hospital experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification. Training certificate in mechanical, electrical, air conditioning or equivalent experience of 10 years.

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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