Chmc - Maintenance Mechanic I

Internal Posting Dates: Jun 4, 2025-June 8, 2025

CHMC-Maintenance-Maintenance Mechanic I- Per Diem- Day Shift- 7a-3p-Req 8649

Job Grade: 7 $18.33-$23.47*+

Employee maintains the hospital buildings in livable and workable condition relative to heat, light, power, air conditioning, and other broad environmental factors. Repairs, reconstructs, and sometimes constructs the hospital’s physical plant. Performs a variety of general, mechanical and preventative maintenance as well as inspections, servicing, repair and overhaul of equipment and facilities of the hospital. The employee generally performs work in shop area and hospital interior and exterior in all weather. Tasks involve standing, using both hands in operations, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, intermittent carrying of equipment. Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials. Workers may lift and move materials up to 40 lbs., unassisted, and occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Employees are exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, high temperatures from boiler plant operations, and cold winter weather conditions. Employees work in a hospital environment where there is a possible exposure to infectious diseases. Employees in this position are subject to 24-hour call-in in the event of an emergency. Rotation into evening shifts, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts are also required.

Qualifications: Minimum high school diploma required, and/or completion of a technical school program. Minimum two years of experience in several of the maintenance trades is required. Current valid motor vehicle driver’s license required. Strong organizational skills, ability to meet expectations required; Possess knowledge of physical plant operations. Ability to read blueprints, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting and pneumatics control schematics and diagrams required. Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with customers (eg: patient care providers, patients, visitors, management, etc.) Basic computer knowledge.

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran encouraged to apply.