Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition and Certification Reimb

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to maintain hospital buildings, equipment and utilities, ensuring safety and uninterrupted service on-site in a 40-hour workweek.

The role requires 5–7 years in mechanical or electrical trades in healthcare, a high school diploma, and preferred MEC H/NA citations. Certifications like EPA refrigerant handling are a plus. Strong documentation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–7 years in mechanical or electrical trades, healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to facility needs to maintain safety and uninterrupted service.
• Perform preventive maintenance and on-demand work orders on equipment and buildings.
• Monitor building envelopes, windows, doors, and report issues.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hospital utility systems including boiler, chiller, ventilation, fire protection.
• Document tasks with time spent and communicate with staff.
• Understand cooling towers, chiller function, air filters and water treatment for optimal system operation.
• Demonstrate intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing tasks.

Skills

Mechanical trades

Electrical trades

HVAC systems

CMMS/BAS usage

Documentation/record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS/BAS software

Job description

OVERVIEW

Maintains and repairshospital buildings, equipment, and utility systems to keep the facility safe and running properly. Performs preventive maintenance, responds to repair needs, documents work, and communicates with staff while handling tasks such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and equipment repairs.

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides a timely and effective response to unanticipated facility needs, minimizing risks to patient and team members, to maintain safety and avoid interruption of service.
• Performs and manages assigned tasks including preventive maintenance and on-demand work orders, on equipment and buildings, within the established time frames while meeting departmental expectations for quality of work.
• Monitors all areas of the building for maintenance issues including, but not limited to the building envelope (exterior siding system, windows, doors) etc.; recognizing problems and reporting to appropriate facilities staff grounds related issues or concerns, i.e. sidewalk issues, asphalt paving problems etc.
• Monitors, maintains and troubleshoots problems with the utility system within the building to ensure the proper and optimum operation including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety and energy management systems. This includes being responsible for systems such as boiler plant, chiller plant, ventilation system, fire protection systems, refrigerator equipment and other hospital systems as may be assigned.
• Completes mandatory detail documentation of tasks performed including time spent performing tasks.
• Effectively communicates with customers, peers, and leadership. Knowledge in the use of a computer and related organizational programs, CMMS and BAS is required. This position installs televisions as required, maintains motors, fans, and other hospital equipment.
• This position will also require possessing an understanding of cooling tower and chiller functions, air filter properties and water treatment system operations in order to optimize operations of the system.
• This position will require intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and tasks associated with HVAC.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five to seven years' experience in mechanical or electrical trades preferably in a healthcare setting.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Healthcare Mechanic Certification (M.E.C.H.) preferred.
• NIULPE Power Engineer certification or approved equivalent preferred.
• EPA refrigerant handling certification preferred.
• For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
• For those driving their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.
• Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

PAY RANGE: $21.00 - $30.45

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women