Maintenance Mechanic
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Summary
Provides "first line response" for a wide variety of maintenance requests within Corewell and facilities. The Mechanic is frequently the initial contact for the customer. Performs safety inspections; electronic, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs; carpentry; sheet metal installations and maintenance activities on various hospital systems. Orders various supplies. Contacts vendors for warranty repairs on equipment. Emergency response, disaster response, elevator entrapments, shutdowns on equipment.
Part of chemical spill response team, Code Red. Assist Supervisor, Lead and Mechanic Sr. as needed.
- Conducts safety inspections of environmental rooms, incoming equipment (patient and staff-owned), electrical and performs fire extinguisher inspections. Repairs problems identified in inspections. Provides Emergency Procedures for Utility Systems. Refers to appropriate trades as necessary.
- Performs mechanical repairs on office furniture and equipment, carts, kitchen equipment, stretchers, beds and wheelchairs (as well as fabrication), lockers, etc. Refers to appropriate trades as necessary.
- Performs plumbing repairs, caulking, and unclogging on faucets, sinks, showers, tubs and toilets. Emergency shutdowns; portable systems, fire sprinklers. Identifies leaks. Flood control and containment. Refers to appropriate trades as necessary.
- Performs carpentry maintenance activities such as hanging shelves, pictures and signs, repairs/replaces handles, hinges, and ceiling tiles; assembles and installs furniture and vinyl base molding and vinyl baseboard. Projects work for Facilities Development. Repairs and replaces cabinets, hardware, doors, locks, etc. Completes room hardware installation. Maintains Smoke and Fire Partitions. Emergency locksmith. Refers to appropriate trades as necessary.
- Performs electrical maintenance activities such as replacing light bulbs, resetting breakers, fabricating extension cords, and troubleshooting non-working electrical appliances, bed repairs, loose switches and outlets. Performs annual electrical outlet inspections. Refers to appropriate trades if necessary.
- Performs refrigeration maintenance activities such as preventative maintenance on refrigerators, drinking fountains and ice machines; cleans out drain lines on refrigerator equipment. Responds to Refrigerator Alarm System and defrost refrigerators. Minor repairs on refrigerators and ice machines. Refers to appropriate Trades as necessary.
- Reads and records data from Hospital mechanical systems.
- Investigates all temperature control problems reported throughout the Hospital.
- Checks for defects in equipment, faulty operations, fire hazards, unsafe working conditions and takes corrective action.
- Performs weekly Eyewash inspections and Dietary drain cleaning.
- Performs monthly convector and vent cleaning, Isolation Room Inspections, and Exit Light inspections.
- Performs annual Medical Gas Testing.
- Constant monitoring of the Building Automation Systems and follow up with appropriate trade(s). As required.
- Fire stop remediation.
- Ordering of parts and shop supplies.
- Maintains, troubleshoot and repair Pneumatic Tube System 24/7.
- Assist Supervisor, Lead and Mechanic Sr as needed.
- Is required to be included in the weekend, holiday and shift rotation.
- Uses tools and equipment appropriately.
- Maintains and contributes to a safe work environment.
- Must be able to work reasonable extended hours to accomplish priority repairs and to fill in for disaster, vacation or illness coverage.
- Pay between $21.70 and $26.09 per hour, based on experience.
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent to a level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma program or GED and completion of a vocational training program.
- Knowledge of Interim Life Safety (ILSM) and how to identify and implement the process appropriately.
Preferred
- Some coursework at a community college or approved technical training institution related to building maintenance or skilled trades.
- Building Maintenance experience.
- Painting experience.
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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LocationSITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn
Employment TypeFull time
ShiftNight (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours40
Hours of Work10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Days WorkedSunday to Thursday
Job FunctionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Equal Employment OpportunityCorewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients,…
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