Maintenance Mechanic

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 employees 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. 

Job Summary / Purpose

Provides general maintenance coverage on any shift. This position requires multiple skills and demonstrates excellent team skills in supporting the mission, standards and program of the department.

Essential Functions

• Corrects and repairs minor plumbing, to include flush valve, drain stoppage, faucet repairs and shower valve repairs.
• Corrects med gas valve leaks by rebuilding front bodies as required.
• Corrects and repairs minor electrical problems such as replaces ballasts, receptacle and light switches.
• Performs all general maintenance assignments as required.
• Completes inspections according to established procedures completing log sheets, checklists and PM sheets as required.
• Completes required documentation in reference to mechanical systems as required by federal, state and regulatory agencies.
• Assist other skilled workers and performs general maintenance work as requested.
• Facilitates the efficient operation of the department by answering the telephone and assisting callers or visitors with request.
• Safe handling/disposal/packaging for Transport of Pharmaceutical Waste / Hazardous Materials / Biohazardous Regulated Medical Waste.
• Completes the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCA) and Hazardous Waste education during employee orientation.
• Tri-annually education for the D.O.T. training.
• Knowledgeable of the process for identifying the proper waste stream and uses the appropriate container to dispose of waste.
• Knowledgeable regarding the process to contact the emergency response coordinator for hazardous waste / pharmaceutical release / spill clean-up.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required. 

Licensure and Certifications

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