Hospital Facilities Maintenance Tech

Harris Regional Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Financial protection & PTO

Career growth & education

Employee well-being

Professional development

Travel & entertainment discount

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support safe, reliable hospital operations. You will perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety testing of critical building systems, working with the Facilities Engineer to respond to daily needs and maintain patient and staff safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, independent problem-solving, and meticulous record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of facility maintenance experience preferred; healthcare/hospital maintenance experience is a plus.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced hospital environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with Facilities team and hospital departments to support daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Safe, Reliable Facilities: Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting to help ensure hospital equipment, building systems, and utility systems operate safely and reliably for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance & Safety Testing: Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and required operational and safety testing of critical utility systems, including emergency generators, backflow prevention, water chemistry, alarms, steam traps, and electrical equipment.
• Support Critical Hospital Systems: Perform monthly generator testing and assist with maintaining critical hospital utility systems to support continuity of operations, regulatory requirements, and patient safety.
• Troubleshoot & Diagnose Equipment: Use diagnostic tools and equipment-including building control systems, electrical testing equipment, airflow hoods, and water-testing tools-to identify problems and support timely, effective repairs.
• Document Maintenance Activities: Maintain accurate records of work performed, labor time, parts used, equipment asset numbers, test results, and repair details in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize & Complete Work Independently: Assess maintenance needs, recognize and prioritize problems, complete assignments efficiently, and manage daily responsibilities with minimal supervision while supporting department priorities.
• Collaborate & Apply Technical Skills: Work closely with the Facilities Engineer and department leadership to meet daily operational needs while applying skills in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, or electrical and supporting departmental initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Technical problem-solving

Independent work

Safety & composure

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical testing tools

Building control systems

Water testing tools

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support safe, reliable hospital operations. You will perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety testing of critical building systems, working with the Facilities Engineer to respond to daily needs and maintain patient and staff safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, independent problem-solving, and meticulous record-keeping.