Hospital Maintenance Engineer II: Critical Systems & Repairs

Merit Health River Region; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health River Region is seeking a Maintenance Engineer II to ensure the functionality, safety, and compliance of hospital systems and equipment. You will perform advanced maintenance, repairs, and installations, troubleshoot complex issues, and assist in supervising entry-level engineers to support efficient facility operations.

The role requires experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a healthcare setting, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work under

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or formal training in facility maintenance (or equivalent).
• 2-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles.
• 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles in a hospital/healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems and hospital equipment.
• Responds to work requests and pages promptly and professionally.
• Ensures maintenance complies with safety regulations and hospital standards (OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission).
• Addresses urgent repair requests to minimize disruptions to operations and patient care.
• Performs regular inspections and maintains building infrastructure.
• Keeps records of maintenance, work orders, and equipment performance.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Medical gas systems

Troubleshooting

Repair techniques

Blueprints & schematics

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or formal training in facility maintenance

2-4 years facilities maintenance/engineering experience

3-5 years hospital/healthcare experience

Job description

Merit Health River Region is seeking a Maintenance Engineer II to ensure the functionality, safety, and compliance of hospital systems and equipment. You will perform advanced maintenance, repairs, and installations, troubleshoot complex issues, and assist in supervising entry-level engineers to support efficient facility operations.

The role requires experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a healthcare setting, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work under