Maintenance Mechanic

Business: Frederick Health

 

Location: Frederick

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Healthcare

Business Address:
700 West 7th Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701

Phone: (240) 566-4849

Contact Name: Barb Reed
Title: Healthcare Recruiter
Email: bereed@frederick.health
Website: https://www.frederickhealth.org/careers

Job Description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining building space, equipment, systems and grounds. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining health system facilities, ensuring that the physical space and supporting systems and equipment are operating efficiently and safely.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Example of Essential Functions:

Perform Preventive Maintenance, Repair and contractor coordination in support of the General Maintenance program and CMMS.
Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance, including wall repairs, ceiling tile replacement, light bulb replacement and general plumbing maintenance, leak response, leak investigation and mitigation.
Provide other maintenance, inspection and repair support to Facilities Management Department systems, equipment.
Participate in planned/unplanned interruptions of various systems as needed.
Perform duties with excellent communication and customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of troubleshooting, diagnosing, installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of building system functions, including but not limited to:
Drywall Repair and Painting
Door Repair and Maintenance
General Plumbing Repair and Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance
General building repairs – walls, floors, doors, ceilings, lights, furniture.
General building installation – hanging pictures, monitors, shelving, furniture.
General building inspection of safety features, including fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and exit and emergency lights.
Provide Support to the work of Facilities’ Management, Plant, and Trades staff and contractors.
Familiarity interfacing to CMMS systems for PMs, Repairs, Projects and documenting activities.
Read and interprets as-built building blueprints, technical diagrams, equipment manuals.
Strong technical aptitude.
Familiar with tools and equipment used in the performance of maintenance and repair.
Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical skills and able to work independently and within a team structure.

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking.  Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:  Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons.  The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion:  The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools.  The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture:  Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity.  Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress:  Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels.  For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk:   Category B – MAY have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Facilities Manager, Facilities Management Department

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family’s needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly Range: $20.22 – $30.68

Job Requirements

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

High School Diploma or GED required.
3 years HVAC / Maintenance / Electrical / Plumbing experience in commercial setting.
OR – 2 years HVAC/Maintenance/Electrical/Plumbing Maintenance experience in a health care setting.
Valid Driver’s license required.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Driver’s Record Check, H.S. Diploma/GED, Physical Required, Drug Test Required, Background Check

Wages per hour: Hourly Range: $20.22 – $30.68
Number of openings: 2
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family’s needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.  Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8a – 4:30p  TUESDAY 8a – 4:30p  WEDNESDAY 8a – 4:30p  THURSDAY 8a – 4:30p  FRIDAY 8a – 4:30p
Shift: Dayshift

How to Apply: https://www.frederickhealth.org/careers
Willing to Train: NO
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 12/31/2025