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Healthcare Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Job in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, 61032, USA
Listing for: Mercy Health Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Building Maintenance, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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, within the established time frames while meeting departmental expectations for quality of work.

  • Monitors all areas of the building for maintenance issues including, but not limited to the building envelope (exterior siding system, windows, doors) etc.; recognizing problems and reporting to appropriate facilities staff grounds related issues or concerns, i.e. sidewalk issues, asphalt paving problems etc.

  • Monitors, maintains and troubleshoot problems with the utility system within the building to ensure the proper and optimum operation including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety and energy management systems. This includes being responsible for systems such as boiler plant, chiller plant, ventilation system, fire protection systems, refrigerator equipment and other hospital systems as may be assigned.

  • Completes mandatory detail documentation of tasks performed including time spent performing tasks.

  • Effectively communicates with customers, peers, and leadership. Knowledge in the use of a computer and related organizational programs, CMMS and BAS is required. This position installs televisions as required, maintains motors, fans, and other hospital equipment.

  • This position will also require possessing an understanding of cooling tower and chiller functions, air filter properties and water treatment system operations in order to optimize operations of the system.

  • This position will require intermediate carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and tasks associated with HVAC.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent
6 years of documented commercial/industrial maintenance experience
(OR)
2 years equivalent healthcare experience plus an Active M.E.C.H. Certification
(OR)
2 years equivalent healthcare experience or approved equivalent certifications
(OR)
2 year equivalent healthcare experience and a minimum of four of the following certifications with manager approval;
Water treatment certification for Boilers, Chillers & Cooling Towers, UST Class A/B Operator, Universal EPA refrigeration certification, ASSE 6040 certification, ASHE Healthcare Physical Environment Worker, Fire Door Maintenance Inspection, Fire Barrier Maintenance and Inspection, Pre-Approved NFPA, or ASHE Credits as approved by FMES Director and department need.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

See required certifications above

Maintain a valid driver's license.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring)
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or Illinois Health Care Workers Background Check
Must be able to follow written and oral communication

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good interpersonal/communication 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/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.

PAY RANGE

$21.00 - $30.45

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • FSA/HSA Options
  • Generous, accruing paid time off
  • Paid…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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