Maintenance Mechanic
Facility | UP Health System - Bell |
Location | Ishpeming, MI |
Career Area | Facilities / Plant Operations |
Schedule | Full Time |
Job Shift | Varied |
Date Posted | 10/17/2025 |
Job ID | #319188 |
Your experience matters
At UP Health System- Bell, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more...
Job Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic provides basic operational duties to include performing repairs preventative maintenance, record keeping, and troubleshooting utilizing a variety of skills associated with the general maintenance field. This position is an entry level maintenance position that performs general maintenance on the organization's utility systems. In addition, this position will support the Facilities Engineer in meeting daily needs.
Qualifications & Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to meet Fauquier Health driver's insurance eligibility requirements. Preferred: 2 year of facility maintenance experience
Essential Functions: Ensures correct and safe operation of equipment and machinery.
Performs safety and operational tests on critical utility systems as mandated by regulatory
agencies or hospital policies. This would include but not limited to: backflow preventions,
water chemistry, alarms, steam traps, microwaves, electrical leakage tests, emergency
generators. Performs monthly generator test.
Maintains accurate record of work performed, to include: time to perform, parts used,
equipment asset number and legible summary of problem and work performed in a safe working environment.
Troubleshoots equipment using various diagnostic tools, e.g., building control computer
fluke, air flow hood, water chemical testing, etc.
Demonstrates the ability to act independently of others in performance of duties.
Proficiently completes assignments, recognizes problems, and prioritizes workload. Works with facility director to maximize work production.
Demonstrated ability to use computers (email, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.). Supports departmental initiatives.
Provides advanced work in specialty area such as HVAC, plumbing, or electrical. Proactively performs safety, preventative, and maintenance work in specialty area.
Functional Demand
EEOC Statement:
(facility name) is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.