General Maintenance Mechanic

Job Location and Shift Details

This position is based at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital located in Norfolk, Virginia. It primarily involves working the third shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with secondary shifts available from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. The role is classified as essential personnel with 40 hours per week of rotating shifts.

Overview and Responsibilities

The General Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for conducting upkeep and repair tasks across various building systems, including flooring, walls, ceilings, lighting, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, transportation systems, and more. Training is provided during the earlier shifts (first and second shifts), and key duties include addressing issues related to elevators, tube stations, and fire alarms promptly and effectively.

Certification and Qualifications

Preferred candidates hold Refrigerant Recovery certification, either Type I, Type II, or Universal. A minimum of one full year of experience in general maintenance is required, along with a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license for Virginia or North Carolina.

Compensation and Benefits

Qualified external applicants can receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus as part of their employment package. Sentara Health offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid annual and sick leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans with employer matching, supplemental insurance policies, legal resources, and access to discounted entertainment perks. Additional benefits include adoption and fertility reimbursements up to $10,000, paid parental and caregiver leaves, emergency backup care, disability and critical illness coverage, tuition assistance, student debt paydown, certification reimbursements with continuing education opportunities, pet insurance, and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus if criteria are met.

Organizational Profile

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care center featuring the only Level I Adult Trauma and burn trauma units in Hampton Roads. It serves as the main teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School with specialized programs in heart and vascular care, neurosurgery, oncology, maternity and neonatal intensive care, and more. The hospital is recognized as a comprehensive stroke center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.

Diversity and Workplace Policies

Sentara Health is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, reflecting the communities it serves with a workforce exceeding 30,000 members. The workplace maintains a tobacco-free environment, aligning with the organization's mission to improve health daily.

Remote Work Locations

For roles available for remote work, Sentara employs associates in multiple states across the U.S., including but not limited to Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.