Hospital Maintenance Technician

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Hospital Maintenance Technician III to perform advanced maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems in a hospital setting. This full-time role ensures a safe and operational healthcare environment and requires troubleshooting skills and certification in a relevant trade.

Responsibilities include emergency repairs and preventive maintenance, ensuring compliance of safety systems, and coordination with contractors for facility projects. Strong candidates will have at least five years of experience in an acute healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blueprints.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Certification in a specified trade that is relative to healthcare engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems.
• Respond to emergency repair requests promptly.
• Inspect and test critical hospital safety systems for compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Emergency repair response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State driver’s license

Certification in a trade (HVAC, Steam boiler)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Hospital Maintenance Technician III, also referred to as a Plant Operations Technician III or Boiler Operator III. The Hospital Maintenance Tech III is responsible for advanced maintenance and repairs on hospital systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety equipment to ensure a safe and operational healthcare environment. This role also supports emergency response, preventive maintenance, and facility projects while coordinating with staff and contractors to minimize disruption to patient care.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8‑hour shifts

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, medical gas, and other systems
• Quickly respond to emergency repair requests, such as system malfunctions or equipment breakdowns, to restore hospital operations without compromising patient care
• Regularly inspect and test critical hospital safety systems such as backup generators, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and life safety equipment to ensure they are functional and compliant with safety standards
• Perform preventive maintenance during regular inspections and checks to prevent breakdowns, like lubricating motors, testing generators, or checking emergency lighting
• Assist with hospital renovation and construction projects; coordinate work with contractors as needed, including, but not limited to, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, plant maintenance, and medical gas systems

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Must be able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blueprints
• Valid state driver’s license
• Certified and/or licensed in a specified trade that is relative to healthcare engineering (Steam boiler, HVAC, etc.)
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Qualifications That Are Plus:

• Five (5) years experience in an acute healthcare setting

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf