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Lead Maintenance Mechanic

CHI Saint Joseph Health System Lexington, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $20.62 - $28.35 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-422732 Employment Type Full Time Department Facility Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Remote No Category Facilities

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of hospital systems and equipment to include essential utilities, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning systems, critical life support systems including medical air and gases and routine facility upkeep. This position serves in a lead capacity that assists management in formulating solutions to operations problems and provide technical support to the Engineering staff in all areas of facility maintenance. This position is also self-directing and self-initiated and must demonstrate excellent team building skills, communication to our customers, vendors and management.


Essential Functions

  • Performs and coordinates daily work order assignments with the Maintenance staff
  • Coordinates activities and assignments of contractors assuring that they are meeting all hospital standards and guidelines and completion of work specified.
  • Initiates coaching and instructions to employees in a supportive manner according to Human Resources policies, in a timely manner.
  • Assists with coordinating training sessions to keep Department personnel current in hospital changes and developments in the field.
  • Advises supervisor of workload in a timely way to control overtime. Overtime for responsible staff does not exceed the department standard set by budget.
  • Assist in pricing and coordination of construction projects.
  • Monitors customers request and updates work orders routinely.
  • Ensures completion of inspections on all mechanical and Electrical systems and associated equipment according to established procedures completing log sheets, checklists and PM sheets as required.
  • Ensures completion of required documentation in reference to mechanical and electrical systems as required by federal, state and regulatory agencies.
  • Completes required documentation in reference to mechanical systems as required by federal, state and regulatory agencies.
  • Safe handling/disposal / packaging for Transport of Pharmaceutical Waste/ Hazardous Materials/Bio- Hazardous Regulated Medical Waste.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High School Graduate or High School GED required. 

Licensure and Certifications

  • Driver's License: KY (AUTO:KY) required. 

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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