Hospital Maintenance Engineer II — Critical Systems & Safety

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, &

Paid time off

Extended Illness Bank

401(k) matching

Career advancement

Rewards programs

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Engineer II to perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs across hospital facilities.

You will prioritize stat requests and ensure safe operation of building systems to support quality patient care. You will inspect equipment, keep records, assist with budgeting, and respond quickly to urgent issues, including boilers, generators and fire alarm panels during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in industrial or facilities maintenance preferred.
• 2 years of industrial or commercial facilities maintenance experience required.
• 3-5 years in facilities maintenance, hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems, including hospital equipment.
• Responds to work requests and trouble calls promptly and professionally.
• Ensures maintenance activities meet safety regulations and hospital standards (OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission).
• Addresses urgent repair requests and resolves critical issues, minimizing disruptions to hospital operations.
• Performs regular inspections and maintains hospital buildings and infrastructure.
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment performance for management reporting.
• Assists with budget management and tracks/orders maintenance supplies and parts.
• Maintains detailed logs of maintenance work, service reports, and equipment status for management oversight.
• Addresses critical maintenance issues quickly to minimize disruptions to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Building systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Problem solving

Communication

Boilers / emergency power

Education

Post-secondary maintenance education

Facilities maintenance experience

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Engineer II to perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs across hospital facilities.

You will prioritize stat requests and ensure safe operation of building systems to support quality patient care. You will inspect equipment, keep records, assist with budgeting, and respond quickly to urgent issues, including boilers, generators and fire alarm panels during emergencies.