Facility Maintenance Mechanic - Hospital Systems

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a skilled facility technician to install, repair, replace and inspect pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures as part of maintaining heating, water, gas and drainage systems. The role requires a technical associate degree and hands-on trade experience.

You will work with boiler plants, chiller systems, med air and venting, plus sprinkler and fire pump operations, ensuring reliable building performance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field is required.
• With Associate's degree: One year of experience or three years of experience in lieu of an associates degree.
• Preferred Licensure or certifications are mentioned but not specified.
• Proficiency with trade tools, safety knowledge and relevant operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Represents the department as a knowledge professional technician.
• States the nature of service being responded to (patient or staff).
• Updates the work request originator on progress to completion.
• Documents work and time spent; accurate timekeeping.
• Operates major systems: boiler plant, chiller plant, generator plant, med air and vac pumps, sprinkler and fire pump, fire alarm, hot and cold domestic systems.
• Analyses and corrects problems in building maintenance situations.
• Troubleshoots and repairs patient room lighting, receptacles, exit lights, ballast replacements.
• Evaluates and repairs leaks (roof, A/C condensation, plumbing).

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical

Safety knowledge

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Tools and equipment

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a skilled facility technician to install, repair, replace and inspect pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures as part of maintaining heating, water, gas and drainage systems. The role requires a technical associate degree and hands-on trade experience.

You will work with boiler plants, chiller systems, med air and venting, plus sprinkler and fire pump operations, ensuring reliable building performance and patient safety.