The Maintenance Specialist Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance of the physical environment including patient care equipment and essential mechanical systems throughout the hospital campus. This role supports a safe, reliable, and compliant healthcare environment by ensuring all systems operate efficiently and meet regulatory standards. This position collaborates closely with clinical staff, facilities management, infection prevention, and other support teams to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, life safety codes, and organizational policies. Key systems and equipment include but are not limited to operating room mechanical systems, HVAC and air handlers, medical gas and vacuum systems, emergency generators, ice machines, medical refrigerators and freezers, pneumatic tube systems, patient beds, doors and hardware, and other facility and patient-support infrastructure.

Salary Range:

$28.25-$37.33 an hour

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID

18413BR

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Services/Support

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

M-F 11pm-7:30am

Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalency and trade school or equivalent military training, certification or license in specialty.

Experience: One to two years of doing preventative maintenance, inspection and repairs and installation of equipment/facilities and systems. Electrical and Building management systems experience preferred. Prior experience in Hospital Operating Room setting preferred.

License/Certification Required: Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.

Skills: Mechanical and electrical experience. Ability to multitask, be highly organized and have good prioritizing and communication skills. Must be able to accurately record work orders in Work Order/Construction Management System.

Maintenance Specialist | Highland Hospital