Boiler Operator/Maintenance Technician

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is seeking a Boiler Operator/Maintenance Technician III to perform advanced maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life-safety systems. The role supports emergency response and facility projects while coordinating with staff and contractors.

You should have boiler/steam systems experience, a valid license, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blueprints.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Certified or licensed in a healthcare engineering trade (steam boiler, HVAC, etc).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, medical gas, and other systems.
• Respond quickly to emergency repair requests to restore hospital operations without compromising patient care.
• Inspect and test backup generators, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and life-safety equipment.
• Preventative maintenance during regular inspections and checks to prevent breakdowns.
• Assist with hospital renovations and coordinate work with contractors (mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, plant maintenance, medical gas).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Healthcare engineering trade certification (Steam boiler/HVAC)

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available:Days

Employment Type:Full Time

Hours:8-hour shifts

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Boiler Operator/Maintenance Technician,alsoreferredto asa Hospital Maintenance Technician III, Plant Operations TechnicianIIIorBoiler Operator III.The Hospital Maintenance Tech IIIis responsible foradvanced maintenance and repairs on hospital systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety equipment to ensure a safe and operational healthcare environment. This role also supports emergency response, preventive maintenance, and facility projects while coordinating with staff and contractors to minimize disruption to patient care.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical,medical gas,and other systems

• Quickly respond to emergency repair requests, such as system malfunctions or equipment breakdowns, to restore hospital operations without compromising patient care

• Regularly inspect and test critical hospital safety systems such as backup generators, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and life safety equipment to ensure they are functional and compliant with safety standards

• Preventative Maintenance, during regular inspections and checks to prevent breakdowns, like lubricating motors, testing generators, or checking emergency lighting

• Assistwith hospital renovation and construction projects; coordinate work with contractors as needed: including, but not limited to, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, plant maintenance, and medical gas systems

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blue prints
• Valid state driver’s license
• Certified and/or licensed in a specified trade that is relative to healthcare engineering (Steam boiler, HVAC, etc)
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience specific to boiler and steam systems

Additional Qualifications That AreaPlus:

• Five (5) years experience in an acute healthcare setting

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf