Maintenance Mechanic, EGH Engineering, full-time days in Elkhart, Indiana at Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Maintenance Mechanic position for our EGH Engineering department at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

We offer a wide variety of benefits for our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

AboutElkhartHospital
Elkhart General Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital located in Elkhart, Indiana. Our full-service, 357-licensed-bed hospital has served the community for more than 100 years with a variety of services including: Emergency Department; radiology; orthopedics; maternity, pregnancy and childbirth; behavioral health; imaging and lab; genetic counseling;daVincirobotic surgery. As part of Beacon Health System, patients have access to providers not only at this location but can access resources and services from across the entire health system.

What You’ll Do

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll report to the Manager, Facility Services and be responsible for performing a variety of preventive maintenance duties, repairs, alterations, and modifications to buildings, equipment, and systems throughout the assigned area. You will be working independently as assigned.

Maintenance Mechanic Responsibilities

Maintains equipment and facilities in proper working condition in accordance with standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturer's instructions and compliance with codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by:

• Responding to calls from hospital departments, other engineering team members and management, related to assigned areas of responsibility such as, but not limited to night shift coverage, laundry, nutritional services and boiler room.
• Inspecting equipment and buildings and manually operating equipment on a minimum daily basis.
• Operating and monitoring systems and equipment, such as Andover Energy Management Systems and computers, high pressure boilers, large commercial air conditioning systems, including centrifugal chillers, refrigeration, pneumatics, etc.
• Troubleshooting equipment, determining type and extent of malfunction of parts or components, obtaining materials and tools, making required repairs and testing for proper operation.
• Reporting serious problems or conditions to Facility Services Management or scheduling maintenance with class "A" staff.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance schedules in work areas as required.
• Maintaining routine records of equipment inspections, repairs performed and requests for service, time and material expended.
• Performing job functions according to established departmental safety and operational procedures.
• Providing training to Facility Engineering staff, as well as other hospital team members and physicians on the proper safety and use of equipment.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Keeping work areas orderly, clean and safe and properly caring for tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Completing other job related duties and projects as assigned.

Organizational responsibilities:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

What You Bring

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform minor repairs on a variety of hospital equipment using job-specific hand and power tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relationships with team members, hospital personnel, and the public.
• Working knowledge of shop mathematics and blueprint reading.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform calculations, interpret blueprints and technical manuals, diagnose equipment issues, and implement effective solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of related on-the-job experience at a large/complex commercial/institutional building is preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures in areas such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, high pressure steam boiler, energy management and pneumatic control systems is preferred.