Mechanic Facility

Where You’ll Work Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango.

It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality.

It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety.

Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.

Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit.

Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more.

Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Facility Mechanic, you will perform all preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to ensure regulatory compliance, quality patient care, and a safe environment for staff and patients in assigned areas.

Every day you will execute maintenance tasks, troubleshoot issues, and repair various facility systems and equipment, always adhering to safety protocols and regulatory standards to maintain optimal operational conditions.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong mechanical and handyman skills, a meticulous approach to preventative maintenance, and a deep commitment to safety and compliance in a healthcare facility environment.

Oversees, coordinates, or affects all maintenance and repairs as they relate to the assigned area of responsibility, including but not limited to: all scheduled preventative maintenance (e.g., beds, convectors, thermostats, fire doors, wall penetrations, plumbing fixtures, lights, exit lights, fire extinguishers).

Inspects and repairs the area of responsibility to ensure it is functional, safe, and aesthetically acceptable (e.g., appropriate signage, secure handrails, ceiling tile in place and not soiled, painting, furniture, blinds, and drapes).

Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., assisting with hospital emergencies on and offshift during evenings or nights); duties may include but are not limited to snow removal, electrical issues, power outages, flooding, and routine maintenance checks.