Maintenance Technician jobs in United States

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Site Supervisor for our NHS healthcare site in Newton Abbot, Devon. This role would suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for that next step or alternatively you will have previous site supervisory experience.

Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing first-class planned, responsive, lifecycle and cyclical repairs services to a number of healthcare clients. We combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, quality facilities for local communities with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do.

We recognise that it's our people who make Rydon the success it is today and we understand the importance of career development and training. We're continuously investing in our people and this is what makes us one of the leading employers within the built environment.

We are now seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer / Supervisor at Newton Abbot Community Hospital. This role is primarily in place to ensure that we deliver a quality maintenance service to our client and will be based on a single site. The hospital consists of 60 beds, a rehabilitation unit, a minor injury centre, a small maternity unit and a range of outpatient facilities.

As part of this role you will be hands-on performing daily site maintenance duties as part of our responsive repairs and PPM (planned and preventative maintenance) programme which will depending on your trade background and experience could involve electrical/mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, ironmongery and more.

In addition to day to day maintenance duties, the preferred candidate will act as focal point for external contractors organising and arranging planned maintenance visits where necessary. You will also manage site files ensuring that statutory and technical compliance along with health and safety procedures are met on site.

The Normal working hours are 8am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday and you'll also participate in an on-call rota system (which offers the opportunity to increase your earnings and be involved in additional urgent repairs).

The preferred candidate will have previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer/Operative, you may already have some previous site supervisor experience. Ideally your experience will have been gained supporting NHS clients however, candidates with good commercial experience (ie hotels, schools, supermarkets etc) that can be translated to the NHS will also be considered.

You will have a technical knowledge of M&E building services maintenance and of Health & Safety procedures in daily site operation. An electrical and/or mechanical qualification would be a distinct advantage.

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.