Lead Maintenance Tech

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, KS is hiring a day shift, full-time Lead Maintenance Technician to operate, monitor and maintain the Central Utility plant and related systems.

This role oversees preventive maintenance, coordinates vendor and internal work orders, trains boiler operators, and supports staffing to ensure reliable, compliant hospital operations. Experience in healthcare settings is preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Experience in a medical or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain all equipment in the Central Utility plant.
• Perform preventive maintenance or coordinate with outside contracts.
• Notify Director of equipment issues and assist in planning replacements and budgets.
• Conduct routine system inspections and ensure each shift completes maintenance duties.
• Provide training to boiler operators.
• Audit vendors' work to ensure quality.
• Coordinate Plant Ops staffing schedules to ensure adequate staffing.
• Support department by coordinating tasks and manpower to maximize productivity.

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Lead Maintenance Tech in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• The Lead Maintenance Mechanic – (Plant Operations) works under the direction of the Department Director and is responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining all equipment in the Central Utility plant.
• Performs preventive maintenance and or coordinates preventive maintenance with outside contracts.
• Notifies the Department Director of equipment issues and assists in the planning of equipment replacements and budgets.
• Conducts routine systems inspections and ensures each shift completes rounding and ongoing maintenance duties. Assists with the intake, assignment and delegation of corrective and periodic work orders related to the various systems throughout the Health Center properties.
• Provides continuous training and updates to boiler operators.
• Audits vendors work to ensure jobs are completed in accordance with hospital quality standards.
• Coordinates Plant Ops staffing schedules in conjunction with the Lead Plant Operator (General Trades) to ensure adequate staffing is always maintained.
• Supports the overall activities of the Department by coordinating tasks and manpower assignments to maximize productivity and efficient operations.

Job Requiremnets:

• High School Graduate.

Job Preferred Requiremnets:

• Previous experience in a medical or healthcare setting is preferred.