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Healthcare Mechanic

Mercy Health Corporation
$19.79/Hr - $28.69 /Hr.
United States, Illinois, Rockford
May 30, 2025
Overview This is an entry-level facilities maintenance mechanic position. A strong mechanical aptitude is required. The ability to read blueprints would be beneficial to perform duties of this position. Knowledge in the use of a computer is required. This position will include performing tasks such as lamp replacement, air filter changes and minor facilities duties as assigned. Alternating shifts, flexible hours, weekends, holidays, on-call, and working alone are essential requirements for this position. This position also performs other duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to snow removal and special events. This position is also required to assist Healthcare Senior Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Engineers, and Senior Maintenance Engineers when called upon, or assigned by the Supervisor. The duties listed below are responsibilities of a Healthcare Maintenance Mechanic. Responsibilities 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, withing the established time frames while meeting departmental expectations for quality of work. Performs minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC tasks. Assists in the completion of special projects including insulating, painting, demolition and general clean up. Completes mandatory detail documentation of tasks performed including time spent performing tasks. Effectively communicates with customers, peers and leadership. This position provides potential opportunity to learn basic plumbing, electrical wiring, calibration of thermostats and hospital bed maintenance. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue. EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Maintain a valid driver's license Have and maintain driving record per Mercy's HR-01 Fleet Safety policy ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must successfully pass the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check depending on position. Must successfully pass the WI Caregiver's Background Check and/or the IL Healthcare Worker Background Check. Must be able to follow written/oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Good interpersonal/communications skills WORK ENVIRONMENT OSHA Exposure Category C No employees in the specified job classifications have occupational exposure INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations. This is considered heavy work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions using independent judgment required in order to adapt to routine situations. SUPERVISES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.