Entry-Level Hospital Facilities Engineer

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is hiring an Maintenance Engineer I to perform entry-level maintenance on facility systems and equipment. You will work under supervision, conduct routine inspections, and assist senior staff to ensure safe, reliable hospital operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, maintaining maintenance records, and coordinating with staff to minimize disruptions to patient care.

Qualifications

• Technical training in facility maintenance or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in hospital facilities maintenance.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and hospital equipment.
• Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance per schedules and regulations.
• Maintains records of work orders, repairs, and hours worked.
• Coordinates with hospital staff to minimize patient-care disruptions.
• Provides weekend and emergency staff relief as needed.
• Documents PM tasks and regulatory compliance per department policy.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Technical school or facility maintenance training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is hiring an Maintenance Engineer I to perform entry-level maintenance on facility systems and equipment. You will work under supervision, conduct routine inspections, and assist senior staff to ensure safe, reliable hospital operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, maintaining maintenance records, and coordinating with staff to minimize disruptions to patient care.