Maintenance Technician

Job Opportunity at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. LouisIt's more than a career, it's a calling.Join a team where your work matters – every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.In this role, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance related to the facilities, equipment and associated systems including fire system equipment repair, nurse call lights, infant abduction system, life safety components, paging system, medical gas systems, locks and door repair.Department: Plant OperationsSchedule: Variable shifts - mostly 1st shift from 7am to 3:30pm. Occasional 2nd and 3rd shifts and weekends to cover for vacations.Job Summary:Performs preventive and corrective maintenance related to the facilities, equipment and associated systems. including, but not limited to: fire systems, tube system, equipment repair, nurse call, infant abduction system, life safety components, paging system, Med Gas systems, locks and door repair.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms repairs according to work orders or verbal instructions and compiles proper documentation following established policies and procedures. Identifies and requests parts and components needed to complete tasks.Works with vendors, contractors, and factory representatives in regards to the repair and replacement of equipment. Assists contractors and other personnel with connections and shut-offs for water and fire systems.Performs basic plumbing and electrical repairs and appliance repairs including, but not limited to: changing light bulbs, replacing ballasts and installation of light fixtures.Performs carpentry and minor construction projects including, but not limited to installation and or repair of drywall, walls, flooring, ceramic tile cabinetry, countertops, shelving, painting.Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment including, but not limited to: debris/trash removal, heavy lifting/moving of materials and equipment, floor-sweeping and material storage.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experienceEXPERIENCETwo years' experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Rare driving.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSNoneDepartment: 9231000100 PLO - St. Mary's St. LouisWork Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.