Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Maintenance Mechanic you will be responsible for performing skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and systems.

Every day you will troubleshoot inspect and maintain a wide range of machinery and building systems executing preventative maintenance responding to repair requests and ensuring safe and efficient operation.

To be successful you will demonstrate strong technical skills meticulous attention to detail in diagnostics and repair and the ability to work independently to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.

• Corrects and repairs minor plumbing to include flush valve drain stoppage faucet repairs and shower valve repairs.
• Corrects med gas valve leaks by rebuilding front bodies as required.
• Corrects and repairs minor electrical problems such as replaces ballasts receptacle and light switches.
• Performs all general maintenance assignments as required.
• Completes inspections according to established procedures completing log sheets checklists and PM sheets as required.
• Completes required documentation in reference to mechanical systems as required by federal state and regulatory agencies.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies upon hire and
• 2-3 yrs experience in maintenance
• Drivers License: KY upon hire

Where Youll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health a non-profit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175000 team members and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.