Hospital Facilities Maintenance Tech

Harris Regional Hospital - A Duke LifePoint Hospital; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and parental leave

Tuition assistance and loan programs

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to support safe, reliable hospital operations. You will perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety testing of facility equipment and critical utility systems, working with the Facilities Engineer and team to respond to daily needs and maintain accurate records.

As an entry-level role, you will help ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, embracing a vital mission to make communities

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Facility Maintenance Experience: Two years of facility maintenance experience preferred; healthcare or hospital maintenance experience is a plus.
• Critical Thinking & Judgment: Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to assess situations, troubleshoot problems, make sound decisions, and take appropriate action.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Ability to recognize maintenance issues, evaluate potential solutions, and resolve problems safely and effectively.
• Independent Work: Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage assignments, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Safety & Composure: Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment while responding appropriately to unexpected situations.
• Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with the Facilities team, Facilities Engineer, and hospital departments to support daily operational needs.

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

Facility maintenance

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Safety awareness

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to support safe, reliable hospital operations. You will perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety testing of facility equipment and critical utility systems, working with the Facilities Engineer and team to respond to daily needs and maintain accurate records.

As an entry-level role, you will help ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, embracing a vital mission to make communities