Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Ascension Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing holistic care to the community. This role involves maintaining and repairing essential medical center equipment, ensuring the safety and functionality of utilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in plumbing, basic electricity, and machine repair, with a commitment to safety and excellence. Enjoy a supportive work environment with various benefits, including paid time off and retirement plans. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a compassionate team focused on improving community health.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and repairing medical center equipment.
• Proficiency in pneumatics and utility distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild Medical Center equipment and systems.
• Install and repair compressors, pumps, and electrical wiring.

Skills

Plumbing

Basic Electricity

Basic Electronics

Machine Repair

Welding

Pneumatics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

3-5 years of relevant work experience

Job description

Details

+ Department: Maintenance

+ Schedule: Monday through Friday 3rd shift, and will alternate weekend work

+ Hospital: Ascension Borgess

+ Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding, as required, Medical Center equipment and distribution systems to ensure a continuous flow of building utilities.

1. Install, maintain, and repair compressors, vacuum pumps, fluid pumps, compressed air filtration equipment, fan assemblies, and small engines.
2. Able to maintain utility distribution systems including piping, wiring, etc.
3. Act as a resource person for the Medical Center. Ensures that mechanical and/or electrical equipment is adequate for stated needs and all requirements, codes, and regulations are according to procedure.
4. Maintain a clean and hazard free work area. Adhere to safety regulations for all tools and equipment.
5. Responsible for the installation and general repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment not requiring a Licensed Electrician.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
2. Certified Senior Maintenance Professional specializing in Mechanics preferred.

Education:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
2. Knowledge of plumbing, basic electricity, basic electronics, machine repair, and welding which can be obtained in three (3) to five (5) years of work experience is required. Must demonstrate proficiency in pneumatics: pump operation, construction material assembly and laundry equipment maintenance is required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.