Maintenance Specialist II- Kalamazoo, Full Time- 1st Shift

Bronson Methodist Hospital; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo is seeking a Maintenance Specialist II for our North Campus. The role covers emergency, routine, and preventative maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related trades.

You will document work, supervise contractors, and prioritize tasks to uphold life safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years in maintenance with HVAC/refrigeration certification preferred, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years experience and/or HVAC and refrigeration certification preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.
• Reading, writing and following written and verbal instructions.
• Understanding and operating diagnostic testing equipment required.
• Experience with physically demanding work (up to 50 lbs).
• Must drive to sites and pass MVR check; proof of auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Performs emergency, routine, and preventative maintenance in carpentry, locksmith, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical areas.
• Documents work performed and maintains records.
• Supervise all contractors on site and coordinate with management on safety and inspections.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks to meet life safety standards and regulatory inspections.
• Work with Manager to ensure clean reports and licensing; communicate issues and improvements.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Reading & following instructions

Diagnostic testing equipment

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Plumbing tools

Refrigeration equipment

Job description

Location

Kalamazoo-601 John St.-North Pavilion (North Campus)

Title

Maintenance Specialist II- Kalamazoo, Full Time- 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Performs emergency, routine, and preventative maintenance in such diverse areas as carpentry, locksmith, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical. Must have working knowledge and experience in more than one of these areas.
• Employee has the responsibility to maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the type. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
• Perform corrective maintenance repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections.
• Document work performed.
• Achieve educational requirements and cross training.
• Research/order supplies as needed.
• Daily maintenance of equipment, facility repair, cleaning, and filling out required reports.
• Work with Manager on concerns and regulatory inspections to ensure clean reports and licensing.
• Prioritize repairs of facilities and equipment on a daily basis for all departments.
• Evaluate all maintenance agreements and make recommendations for improvements to services or cost saving measures.
• Supervise all contractors onsite during scheduled work.
• Work with all departments to ensure life safety standards are met at all times.
• Work with Manager to prioritize maintenance tasks.
• Complete basic electrical work, carpentry work, plumbing, refrigeration/HVAC and painting as needed or work with sub-contractors to ensure quality and financial efficiency.
• Be on call when off duty as required by Manager.

Requirements

• Must have High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3-5 years experience and/or HVAC and refrigeration certification preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.
• Reading, writing and following written and verbal instructions necessary.
• Understanding and operating diagnostic testing equipment required.
• Experience with work that is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually; conditions exist more than 90% of the work time.
• Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required for this position and will require successfully pass an MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee's start date.
• Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required.
• Responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor.

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

1820 Maintenance (BMH)