Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification Reimb.

Descripción de la vacante

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL is seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair hospital buildings, equipment, and utility systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to repair needs, document work, and communicate with staff to ensure safety and uninterrupted service.

The role requires 5–7 years of mechanical or electrical trades experience (preferably healthcare), HS diploma, and relevant certifications.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five to seven years' experience in mechanical or electrical trades, preferably in healthcare.
• Healthcare Mechanic Certification (M.E.C.H.) preferred.
• NIULPE Power Engineer certification or approved equivalent preferred.
• EPA refrigerant handling certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to and perform preventive maintenance and on-demand repair work on hospital systems and equipment.
• Maintain and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related systems.
• Monitor building envelope, utility systems, and life-safety systems for issues.
• Document tasks and time spent using CMMS; communicate with staff and leadership.
• Possess understanding of cooling towers, chillers, water treatment, and filter systems.

Conocimientos

Mechanical trades

Electrical trades

HVAC systems

Customer service

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

CMMS

BAS

HVAC equipment

Descripción del empleo

Senior Maintenance Mechanic - Mercyhealth Logo### Senior Maintenance MechanicApply: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-04068**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 **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. **EDUCATI 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 - $30.45Mercyhealth 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 opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.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.