Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: SSH-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time, Willingness to work variable shifts, weekends, holidays, or on-call hours since hospitals operate 24/7.

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and every team member plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong : Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for performing general mechanical and preventative tasks, as well as performing inspections, services, repairs and overhauls on equipment of the hospital as directed.
• Installing all new equipment and systems as assigned and ensuring that installations and operations comply with all manufacturer’s specifications with all applicable codes, regulations and the hospital’s safety policies.
• Coordinating and inspecting projects, ensuring that they are meeting quality standards in an approved time frame and that they comply with city/state codes as well as JACHO.
• Carrying out routine and specific assignments to ensure that the physical plant and assigned equipment are in safe operating condition and in compliance with applicable Hospital policies and with regulatory and/or accrediting codes and specifications.
  • System Repairs: Fix plumbing leaks, electrical outlets, lighting, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) controls.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Inspect and service mechanical equipment, backup generators, and ventilation filters on a regular schedule.
  • Facility Upkeep: Perform minor drywall, painting, carpentry, and flooring repairs.
  • Compliance and Logging: Document all completed work orders, inspections, and safety checks to meet state and federal healthcare regulations.
  • Emergency Response: Answer urgent repair calls promptly to prevent disruptions in patient care areas.
  • Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work variable shifts, weekends, holidays, or on-call hours since hospitals operate 24/7.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance, repair, and safety procedures required.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans