Hospital Maintenance Engineer II: Critical Systems & Safety

Merit Health River Oaks; Wells (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks in Mississippi seeks a Maintenance Engineer II to ensure the functionality, safety, and compliance of hospital systems and equipment through advanced maintenance, repairs, and installations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing domains, reading blueprints, documenting work orders, and supervising junior staff as needed while maintaining critical records of equipment status and performance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of facilities maintenance experience required.
• 3–5 years in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and performs repairs on mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems, and hospital-specific equipment.
• Responds to work requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensures safety regulations and hospital standards are met (OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission).
• Addresses urgent repair requests and resolves critical issues to minimize disruption to operations.
• Maintains regular inspections and the condition of hospital buildings and infrastructure.
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment performance.
• Assists with budget management and inventories maintenance supplies and parts.
• Maintains detailed logs of maintenance work and equipment status for management oversight.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies and standards.

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks in Mississippi seeks a Maintenance Engineer II to ensure the functionality, safety, and compliance of hospital systems and equipment through advanced maintenance, repairs, and installations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing domains, reading blueprints, documenting work orders, and supervising junior staff as needed while maintaining critical records of equipment status and performance.