Maintenance Mechanic

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery a level II neonatal intensive care unit a nationally accredited cancer center comprehensive neurosurgery advanced orthopedic program and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operates, maintains and repairs a variety of utility systems, ancillary equipment and facility assets such as chillers, boilers, kitchen equipment laundry equipment, air compressors, pumps, air handlers, medical gas/vacuum systems, pneumatic tube systems and water softeners.

2. Operates, maintains, repairs a variety of basic electrical circuitry, switches, outlets, emergency generators and distribution systems. Services, repairs or replaces electrical appliances, motors and equipment. Troubleshoots basic electrical failures and malfunctions to determine course of action necessary to correct the problem.

3. Performs preventative maintenance, basic repairs and alterations to plumbing fixtures, water lines and sewer lines. Troubleshoots basic plumbing failures and malfunctions to determine course of action necessary to correct the problem.

4. Operates, maintains and repairs various alarm, signaling and monitoring systems such as fire alarm, public address, building management, master antenna, remote signaling and nurse call systems.

5. Maintains equipment repair records in the computerized maintenance management system.

6. Other duties as assigned will be carried out, such as but not limited to, moving, loading and unloading supplies, materials, furniture and equipment; removing and/or shoveling snow from streets and walks, locking and unlocking doors and completing housekeeping duties in the Facilities areas.

The Mechanical Maintenance position is under the direct supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager. The Mechanical Maintenance performs corrective and preventive maintenance on various building systems; mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, individual items and does other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• One (1) year of electro-mechanical experience and good knowledge of hand tools.
• High School graduate or equivalent. 
• Must have the ability to analyze electro-mechanical problems and determine repairs needed; must have the ability to perform repairs after needs are determined.
• Must have the versatility to fill other related positons, as applicable.
• Valid Driver's License.