Hospital Maintenance Technician

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a Hospital Maintenance Technician III to perform advanced maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, coordinating with staff and contractors to minimize disruption to patient care.

The role includes supporting emergency response, preventive maintenance, and facility projects, with shift: Days and full-time employment. A trade license or certification relevant to healthcare engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot, read schematics and/or blueprints as part of maintenance tasks.
• Valid state driver’s license is required.
• Certified/licensed trade relevant to healthcare engineering (Steam boiler, HVAC, etc).
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, medical gas, and other systems.
• Respond quickly to emergency repair requests to restore hospital operations.
• Inspect and test critical safety systems (backup generators, fire alarms, emergency lighting) for functionality and safety compliance.
• Assist with hospital renovation and construction projects; coordinate work with contractors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

HVAC boiler license or certification

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type : Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

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 a dvanced 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.

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
• Preventative Maintenanc e, dur ing 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

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blue prints
• 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 Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience specific to boiler and steam systems

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

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

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status Full Time

Shift Days

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