2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic - Hospital HVAC

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

St. Mary's Health Care System in Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Technician with HVAC/R focus for a second shift. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and at least two years in maintenance.

Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry, plus safe tool use, is essential. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to requests, assist senior mechanics, repair minor issues, document work, and follow safety and infection-control protocols while supporting emergency

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Safe use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift and move equipment.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends or on-call.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and fixtures (lighting, doors, plumbing, HVAC filters, etc.).
• Respond to basic maintenance requests from clinical and non-clinical departments in a timely manner.
• Assist senior mechanics with more complex repairs involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical support systems.
• Conduct minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, repairing wall fixtures, tightening hardware, and patching small surfaces.
• Inspect equipment and facilities to identify potential safety hazards or maintenance needs.
• Document all work performed in the hospital's maintenance management system.
• Follow hospital safety protocols, including infection control, PPE use, and regulatory compliance.
• Support emergency response efforts such as power outages, equipment failures, or facility incidents.
• Maintain tools and work areas in clean, safe, and organized conditions.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Building systems knowledge

Hand & power tools

Customer service

Lifting heavy equipment

Rotating shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical school or associate degree in HVAC/R or related field preferred

Job description

St. Mary's Health Care System in Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Technician with HVAC/R focus for a second shift. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and at least two years in maintenance.

Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry, plus safe tool use, is essential. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to requests, assist senior mechanics, repair minor issues, document work, and follow safety and infection-control protocols while supporting emergency