MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

Inspect equipment to determine maintenance needs by performing a comprehensive inspection on motors, fans, pumps, thermostats, and plumbing, heating, or electrical equipment.

Responsibilities*

• Inspect equipment to determine maintenance needs by performing a comprehensive inspection on motors, fans, pumps, thermostats, and plumbing, heating or electrical equipment.
• Inspect, lubricate, charge batteries, and perform repairs such as repairing or replacing pulled or frayed cords, hoses, belts, and brushes on cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, buffing machines, and auto scrubbers, and assemble new equipment.
• Replace or adjust door knobs, striker plates, hinges and stops, auditorium seats, and toilet seats.
• Replace electric cords and plugs, lights, ballasts, and doorbells.
• Clean roof drains, louvers, and window wells.
• Repair or replace ball cock assemblies, faucet washers and components, flush valves, and shower valves.
• Unplug commodes, urinals, and sink drains by cleaning P-traps and sewer and water lines.
• Perform minor furniture repair such as re-gluing, tightening of arms and legs, and bracing.
• Repair or replace ceiling and floor tiles.
• Adjust and maintain door closers and panic exit devices.
• Install, repair, or replace venetian blinds and rods.
• Replace screens and window component assemblies.
• Lubricate bearings, oil motors, and check V-belt alignment and assist in the adjustment and replacement of belts.
• Prepare inspection reports and work orders for repairs.
• Clean and change filters on air, oil, and water lines.
• Shut down machinery in emergencies or for maintenance.
• Repair small holes in plaster or drywall.
• Install and repair dispensing machines for toilet supplies, wall hampers, chalk trays and boards, bulletin boards, movie screens, pencil sharpeners and coat hooks, cabinets, shelves and mirrors.
• Clean and paint equipment and fixtures.
• Clean assigned areas of work and equipment, and seal machine room floors. Maintain an inventory of and order supplies in accordance with guidelines.
• Move large Dewar flasks such as liquid helium, nitrogen, or other gas mixtures.
• Operate single-unit motor vehicles, such as vans, pick-up trucks, station wagons, and dump trucks.
• Arrange and secure stock, utilizing restraining devices, such as ropes and binder chains, and protective pads.
• Remove snow from walks, drives, paths, and parking lots, utilizing shovels, snow blowers, and tractors with a power broom or blade.

Required Qualifications*

• Must pass MECH Exam
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates for this position must be able to routinely move and position heavy objects.
• Must be able to fulfill the requirements to operate a UM vehicle.

Desired Qualifications*

Prior experience with the following is desired:

• In a maintenance field
• Minor electrical repair
• Minor plumbing repair
• Minor carpentry repair

Other Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with HVAC
• Good record-keeping skills
• Familiarity with current computer application software is desired
• Familiarity with the use of hand tools is desired
• Prior experience and demonstrated customer service skills is desired

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 14:00 - 22:00

Work Locations

This position works for Hospital Maintenance and will be based at the main hospital.

Additional Information

Candidates bidding on this position will be required to take the MECH Exam. Candidates who have taken the exam in the last 12 months will be exempt from this requirement.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check, including fingerprinting, is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Onsite

Full-Time

Regular

Nonexempt

Um Hospital

MM Maintenance

6/15/2026 - 6/20/2026

$52,166.40 - $54,808.00

Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)