Hospital Maintenance Technician III

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Hospital Maintenance Technician III for Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. The role focuses on advanced maintenance of hospital systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety equipment to ensure a safe patient environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, emergency response, and coordination with contractors on renovations, with a preference for those with boiler/steam system experience and healthcare setting exposure.

Qualifications

• Able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blue prints
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Certified and/or licensed in a trade relative to healthcare engineering (Steam boiler, HVAC)
• Five (5) years experience in an acute healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, medical gas, and other systems
• Respond quickly to emergency repair requests to restore hospital operations
• Regularly inspect and test critical hospital safety systems such as backup generators, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and life safety equipment
• Perform Preventative Maintenance during regular inspections to prevent breakdowns
• Assist with hospital renovation and construction projects; coordinate work with contractors

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics

Blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade certification/license (Steam boiler, HVAC)

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 aHospital Maintenance Technician III,alsoreferredto asaPlant Operations TechnicianIIIorBoiler Operator III.The Hospital Maintenance Tech IIIis responsible foradvanced 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 Maintenance, during regular inspections and checks to prevent breakdowns, like lubricating motors, testing generators, or checking emergency lighting

• Assistwith 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 AreaPlus:

• 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

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