Engineering Tech I Full Time Days

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and buildings. You will report to the Engineering Manager and support the facilities team in daily operations.

Responsibilities include HVAC PM, electrical and plumbing tasks, conduit installation, and safe use of tools. You may cover on-call shifts and assist with special projects while upholding patient safety and quality care standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing and the ability to perform maintenance tasks.
• Must maintain schedule flexibility and assist in coverage of other shifts when needed.
• Will be required to cover on-call in the technician rotation and respond when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and buildings.
• Maintains CATV cabling system and assists with fire alarm testing and HVAC PM.
• Operates power and hand tools safely and adheres to safety regulations.
• Responds to facility emergencies and supports engineering projects as assigned.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing basics

Schedule flexibility

On‑call readiness

Tool handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and buildings.

REPORTS TO Engineering Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: NO

Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED

License/Certification Required: Valid TN Driver License

Minimum Work Experience: 2 years experience in facility maintenance to include mechanical systems preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing.

Must maintain schedule flexibility, assisting in coverage of other shifts when needed.

Will be required to cover on-call in the technician rotation and respond when necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works effectively from computerized work order system and written or verbal instructions.
• Completes all tasks correctly and in a timely manner: Prioritizes urgency of work requests.
• Provides correct and timely maintenance of various aspects of facility.
• Maintains CATV cabling system throughout the facility when needed and troubleshoots the system to determine where problems or damage may have occurred.
• Assists the fire alarm testing company as needed to maintain facility fire alarm system.
• Maintains HVAC system by performing preventive maintenance on equipment; changes filters, cleans coils, changes and/or inspects belts.
• Inspects, repairs, and maintains electrical beds; replaces light bulbs; performs other minor repairs as instructed.
• Correctly bends and installs conduit.
• Provides light carpentry duties: Installs shelving, and repairs windows, screens, blinds, and suspended ceilings.
• Installs hardware and locks as assigned.
• Checks and repairs lighting systems accurately and in a timely manner: Obtains and replaces lamps correctly.
• Installs concealed wiring according to codes and procedures.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Operates a variety of power and hand tools correctly and following all safety measures.
• Follow standard and prescribed safety regulations.
• Assists engineering department personnel with various projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists with inclement weather demands.
• Provides general maintenance service to facility personnel, i.e., assembles furniture and accessories.
• Responds to all facility emergency codes in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
• Accurately reflects time worked in the work order system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required.

Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required.

Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday.

At Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are.

We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence.

We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter - every interaction, every time.

• Compassion - We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.
• Ownership - We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.
• Respect - We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely.

We recognize our diverse strengths.

• Excellence - We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care.

We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.