Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Freeport Memorial Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to maintain hospital buildings, equipment and utility systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to repair needs, document work, and communicate with staff to keep the facility safe and operational.

The role requires 5–7 years in mechanical or electrical trades, healthcare setting preferred, and knowledge of CMMS and BAS. This on-site position offers a 40-hour week and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–7 years in mechanical or electrical trades, healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of CMMS and BAS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely response to facility needs to maintain safety and avoid service interruptions.
• Performs preventive maintenance and manages on-demand work orders.
• Monitors building areas for maintenance issues and reports findings.
• Troubleshoots and maintains building utility systems including plumbing, electrical, and life-safety.
• Completes detailed task documentation with time spent on tasks.
• Communicates effectively with customers, peers, and leadership.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical trades

Mechanical trades

HVAC systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

BAS

Job description

OVERVIEW

Maintains and repairs hospital 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

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.

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.

EDU CATI ON 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

BENEFITS

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

ABOUT MERCYHEALTH

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.

RECOGNITION

• #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
• For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.