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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a General Maintenance Mechanic for the Pipe Shop. You will perform maintenance on building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural components, while supporting other facility shops as needed.
This role requires living within 30 minutes of the SNGH campus and rotating shift/on-call duties. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of maintenance experience and valid VA or NC driver’s license, with refrigerant recovery certification preferred.
City/State Norfolk, VA
Work Shift Rotating Overview: General Maintenance Mechanic PIPE SHOP
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Performs general maintenance as directed and as necessary on all aspects of building structure and systems to include floors, walls, ceilings, lighting HVAC, transportation systems, mechanical electrical, plumbing and other items. This position is Mission Essential personnel at SNGH. Must live within 30 minutes of SNGH campus. Must be able to work rotating shift, rotating weekends and be on-call as required. This position is assigned to the PIPE SHOP Support other Facility Shops as required Must have a VA or NC Drivers License Refrigerant Recovery certification Type I and Type II preferred or Universal preferred Education High School Diploma or equivalent Trade School Certification/Licensure Valid VA or NC Drivers License (In good standing) Experience 2-3 years of Maintenance experience Commercial preferred Ability to assist with other Facility Shops (Electric/HVAC, Plumbing, etc.) Mission Essential Personnel Norfolk General Hospital Mission Essential Call Back Maintenance Facilities We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.
The base pay range for full-time employment is $25.90 - $40.31 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day! Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!